Gibraltar Advances Generational Tobacco & Vape Ban

The Gibraltar government is advancing with draft legislation that would prohibit anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco products, including vapes. Following a public consultation period that drew around 30 responses, the proposal will now be taken to the Cabinet for a final decision on whether to proceed with the bill.

Gemma Arias-Vasquez, the Minister for Health, Care and Business, confirmed that feedback was received from retailers and the industry, which primarily highlighted the potential economic impact on small and medium-sized businesses. She noted that while most issues raised had already been considered, the feedback provided useful insights into the practical aspects of implementation.

The minister clarified a key point of public misunderstanding: the law would not make it illegal for those in the affected age group to smoke, but rather to buy or be given tobacco and vape products. “We’re not depriving people of the choice… We are trying to make it harder for people to get into the habit of smoking,” she explained. The legislation also proposes a ban on the sale of single-use vapes and tobacco-imitating products like candy cigarettes.

If approved, the law would take effect on January 1, 2027, when the first cohort of individuals born in 2009 turns 18. Penalties for selling to a person covered by the ban could reach up to £10,000, with repeat offenses for licensed retailers carrying fines up to £20,000 and potential license revocation.

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