Guidance on the use of fines, notices and other civil sanctions when enforcing the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024
The criminal offence of failing to comply with an enforcement requirement
If a person without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with any requirement imposed in the exercise of an enforcement officer's powers or otherwise obstructs an enforcement officer in the exercise of powers under the regulations, they are guilty of an offence.
In line with our enforcement policy Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council may take legal action against a person who fails to comply with an enforcement requirement. Legal action may include, but is not limited to, prosecuting someone in the magistrates' court, applying to review a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 or using the penalties explained in this guidance.
Publication of information about enforcement action
Where we use the penalties under these regulations, we must from time to time publish details of the cases in which the penalties have been used.
