What is a specialist retail tobacconist?
“Specialist retail tobacconist” means a business which had a gross turnover at least 80% of which was obtained from the sale of tobacco products, non-tobacco smoking products or smoking accessories during the twelve month period before 25 September 2008 (the date of the introduction of the Public Health (Tobacco) Bill 2008). If a business was engaged in tobacco retailing for only part of the year between 26 September 2007 and 25 September 2008, the 80% rule applies on a pro-rata basis.
