Retailers of larger stores in Scotland have seen the legislation that would have prevented them from displaying tobacco in its current form shelved.
Originally intended to come into effect some time in April, the restrictions on how larger shops can display cigarettes and other smoking materials will have to be reassessed.
The move to restrict how shop fittings can be used to display tobacco is part of a mounting attempt by many international governments to “ protect children and young people from the promotion of tobacco.”
Smaller shop owners will see the legislation come into effect in 2015.
The ban will make it an offence to display tobacco or smoking-related products.
Only an area measuring less than 1000 sq cm will be permitted to be on open and on display when a sale is being made.
A proposed fixed penalty fine of £200 will be in place for those who fail to adhere to these new strict shop fitting display laws.
Other measure involving bans on vending machines and tougher penalties for those selling tobacco to under 18s is all part of Scotlands increasing campaign to “make cigarettes less attractive and accessible to young people”.
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