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THE LAW FOR SELLING TOBACCO HAS CHANGED

From 1st October 2007 it became illegal to sell tobacco products to people under the age of 18 (an increase from 16) in England and Wales. The change included cigarettes, cigars, tobacco for roll your own and pipes as well as rolling papers.

The change also came into effect in Scotland at the same time. If this change in the law affects you, then this site provides you with all you need to know.