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Scottish government confirms further disposable vapes ban details

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The Scottish government has published a new six week consultation on the implementation of the disposable vapes ban, expanding on the definition of a disposable vape and outlining the fines that will be issued to businesses who continue to sell and supply disposables after a…

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