Belfast shop banned from selling tobacco and nicotine inhaling products
A shop in Belfast city centre has been hit with a 12-month ban from selling tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products, including e-cigarettes and vapes.
The ban was imposed by Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 12th December, following a case taken by Belfast City Council against Your Local on Castle Street.
Following complaints, visits and test exercises were carried out on the premises, confirming Your Local was selling cigarettes to under 18s.
Several test exercises also confirmed that the retailer was not registered to sell tobacco products.
It is illegal for a retailer to sell either tobacco products or nicotine inhaling products (including e-cigarettes/vapes) to anyone under the age of 18.
This is the second case, taken by Belfast City Council this year where a shop has been banned from selling tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products.
