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The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

Jurisdiction: Northern ireland
Commencement: 1st June  2025
Amends: New Legislation

 

Mini Summary

The sale and supply of single-use vapes* is prohibited in Northern Ireland from 1st June 2025, addressing the environmental impact caused by disposable vapes being discarded.

*Single-use vapes include any non-medical device used to vaporise substances, other than tobacco, which is not refillable or rechargeable, as detailed in regulation 3.
 

Duties

Offence
It is illegal for anyone to sell or supply single-use vapes in Northern Ireland from 1st June 2025.

Enforcement
Local authorities are given powers and responsibility for enforcing compliance. Those who sell or supply single-use vapes illegally may be fined or imprisoned.

 

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