Tobacco display ban laws.

[Gordonbcb]

Surprised none of my fellow Scots have posted this.

"New laws to end the open display of tobacco in shops in Scotland have been passed by MSPs.
The Tobacco and Primary Medical Services Bill will also ban cigarette vending machines and introduce a registration scheme for retailers.
Ministers said the legislation would make cigarettes less attractive to children and young people.
But shopkeepers and manufacturers said the measures were unjustified and would be costly to bring in.
Large retailers have until 2011 to implement the ban, while smaller shops have been given a 2013 deadline."

Read more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8481375.stm

A trip into Edinburgh city centre isn't complete without a wee browse in one of the specialist cigar shops, but as of 2013 that'll be a thing of the past.:eviltongue:

Watch out the rest of the UK, I'm sure you'll follow suit in the not too distant future.:frown:

[HabanoSy]

A sad day... :(

Freedom of choice!?!?!?!?!, HabanoSy

[Lou3]

I assume this wouldn't apply to tobacconists. No more browsing in the walk-in humidor? Regardless, it's ridiculous.

"Good afternoon, sir. I'd like three Partagas 8-9-8, please"
"Very well. I'll be right back. Please turn around so you don't catch a glimpse of anything as I open the cabinet."

[Stevieboy]

"Good afternoon, sir. I'd like three Partagas 8-9-8, please"
"Very well. I'll be right back. Please turn around so you don't catch a glimpse of anything as I open the cabinet."


Hahahaha....sad but true

[Kdot]

insanity:frown:

[jdawg]

total bullshit!!!!

We are living in an insane world with a real lack of leadership in our nations. We have far more important things that our governments should be concerned with than hiding tobacco products from children.

These damn bureaucrats like to use the "protecting the children" line in order to pass their bullshit agenda. It makes me sick!!!

I guess all of the past generations who helped make our nations great had it wrong!!!

[MaledettoToscano]

I bet this is one of the glorious ideas to tackle Scotland's bad health epidemic... might as well stop selling frying fat in shops and make fish and chips illegal for all it helps.

As usual governments taking the easy way out, leave the cause in place an tackle the symptoms...geniuses... NOT.

[G-man]

A new world Order is getting put into place !
Like it or not !
They've got Owners of shops and who else related
to Tobacco
Running like Little Fuckin school Girls
Without each and everyone of us uniting they
Will continue running it up our Azzes ! No Lube

Its time for fellow tabacco users to make a stand !

[daverave999]

Has anyone actually read the bill as passed (http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/22-TobacPrimMedSer/b22bs3-aspassed.pdf)? [PDF]

" 1 Prohibition of tobacco displays etc.

(1) A person who in the course of business displays or causes to be displayed tobacco
products or smoking related products in a place where tobacco products are offered for
sale commits an offence.
(2) A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if the display—
(a) is in a specialist tobacconist,
(b) does not include cigarettes or hand-rolling tobacco, and
(c) complies with any prescribed requirements.
etc."

[MaledettoToscano]

Has anyone actually read the bill as passed (http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/22-TobacPrimMedSer/b22bs3-aspassed.pdf)? [PDF]
....
(2) A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if the display—
(a) is in a specialist tobacconist,
(b) does not include cigarettes or hand-rolling tobacco, and

Ehm... clearly not :rolleyes: :redface:

[eggopp]

Well dont quote me on this, given my occupation im law abiding, BUT the laws an ass... :smoke:

[cj121]

Well dont quote me on this, given my occupation im law abiding, BUT the laws an ass... :smoke:

http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal/whose-toes/AsianWildAss.jpg

Eeeyoorrlways says that:p

[eggopp]

HAHA i said dont quote me... And where'd you get the pic of my ex??:biggrin1:

[Boss Hog]

http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal/whose-toes/AsianWildAss.jpg

Eeeyoorrlways says that:p

Well Hello there cutie!!!!!

[Gordonbcb]

Has anyone actually read the bill as passed (http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/22-TobacPrimMedSer/b22bs3-aspassed.pdf)? [PDF]

" 1 Prohibition of tobacco displays etc.

(1) A person who in the course of business displays or causes to be displayed tobacco
products or smoking related products in a place where tobacco products are offered for
sale commits an offence.
(2) A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if the display—
(a) is in a specialist tobacconist,
(b) does not include cigarettes or hand-rolling tobacco, and
(c) complies with any prescribed requirements.
etc."

:redface: Ah right. Apologies. Feeling a little sheepish now.

Still, those exceptions were never mentioned on the news or in the article I linked.

Sorry for scaremongering gents.

[daverave999]

Sorry for my abruptness but my immediate reaction to this kind of Daily Mail-esque SOMETHING MUST BE DONE style of reporting is to see what the actual facts are.

[tippexx]

Does this mean JJ Foxx will have to whitewash it's windows to look like a 60's Soho Bookshop .... an' we'll only be allowed in wearing macs?

[Lascaux]

"Ministers said the legislation would make cigarettes less attractive to children and young people."

i fucking love it! Make something less appealing to young people by keeping it secret and under the counter! yep thats definitely gonna work

[daverave999]

Does this mean JJ Foxx will have to whitewash it's windows to look like a 60's Soho Bookshop .... an' we'll only be allowed in wearing macs?
Sounds like my kinda place if so. :eyebrows:

[monkey66]

Nothing like politicians ignoring experts and making political, instead of scientific decisions. Workd for drugs right, just ban them that'll keep the kids away :der: :crazy:


"Ministers said the legislation would make cigarettes less attractive to children and young people."

i fucking love it! Make something less appealing to young people by keeping it secret and under the counter! yep thats definitely gonna work

[Gordonbcb]

Sorry for my abruptness but my imediate reaction to this kind of Daily Mail-esque SOMETHING MUST BE DONE style of reporting is to see what the actual facts are.

No offense taken. Thanks for keeping us right.

I'm just glad those exceptions have been made. :smoke:

[rollzst]

The govenment should just back away and let us make our own decisions. It should be up to parents and schools to educate children about the dangers of cigarettes and smoking and not pushed upon us. There is no point in spoiling everyones enjoyment just because some stupid kids start smoking cigarettes!

[Son of Cigarsmoke]

its a joke realy isnt it:der:

[tippexx]

[QUOTE=rollzst;64187]The govenment should just back away and let us make our own decisions.

Don't be daft. That would suggest intelligence, and they can never use that to justify their fat perks, salaries an' pensions!