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Underage Vape sales

Request ID
18017
Date Received
Date Resolved
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I would like to receive information on the following questions for your local authority area, spanning the past 5 years in total up to the latest available data.

1. How many reports has your local authority received concerning underage vape sales?
2019: One
2020: Zero
2021: Zero
2022: Zero
2023: Nine

2. How many confirmed cases of businesses unlawfully selling vaping products to underage persons have been identified, either through test purchasing or other means?
2019: Zero
2020: Zero
2021: Zero
2022: Zero
2023: Two

3. How many warnings have been issued to businesses caught selling vaping products to underage persons?
Two.

4. How many license reviews, fines or penalties have been issued to businesses caught selling vaping products to underage persons?
None.

5. What is the total value of fines or penalties issued (GBP), to businesses caught selling vaping products to underage persons?
Not applicable.

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