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Age Restricted Sales
Last updated: 07 March 2012 12:09 UKIt is illegal to sell certain products below specified age limits. The majority of age restricted product legislation is enforced by the Police or Trading Standards. There are harsh financial and custodial penalties which can be applied for not complying with such laws, most of which are "strict liability" meaning that there is no requirement to show "guilty knowledge" in order to prove an offence has been committed.
At all times remember
- An offence may be committed by the seller (employer) and the business owner)
- Different products have different age restrictions
- Do challenge the age of every young person
- Do demand proof of age: No Card - No Sale
- Do not rely on looks alone
- Do exercise your right not to sell If in any doubt do not sell
- Do introduce a due diligence procedure
- Seek advice if in doubt about any aspect of the law or these guidance notes
Note:
The advice in this site is based on information to hand and is subject to revision in the light of further information. The advice is not intended to be a definitive guide to, or a substitute for, the relevant law. Advice and guidance can also be found at the Home Office website. Independent legal advice should be sought where appropriate.
For further help and advice you can write to us at:
Contact Details
Portsmouth City Council, Directorate of Environment & Transport, Environment & Public Protection Service, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2PQ , Telephone: 023 9284 1295 (City Help Desk)
