No fines dished out to unregistered vape shops in Glasgow
Despite legislation allowing fines of up to £20,000, no vape shops in Glasgow have been penalized for failing to register in the last six years.Summary
An investigation by the Glasgow Times revealed that no fines have been issued to unregistered vape shops in Glasgow over the past six years, despite the potential for penalties reaching £20,000. This finding comes after a recent check found numerous shops in the city center were not registered, including the location where a recent fire occurred. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay criticized the Scottish National Party (SNP) government, attributing the lack of enforcement to underfunding of local councils. He argued that the registration system is ineffective without rigorous enforcement and called for increased funding to ensure compliance and public safety. Glasgow City Council stated that their enforcement efforts prioritize underage sales and illicit tobacco, with registration compliance addressed through education and guidance based on received complaints.
(Source：Glasgow Times)
