Underage Sales

The consumption of alcohol and other intoxicating substances is a known factor in crime, disorder and nuisance in our towns and cities, and there are serious concerns about young people carrying knives. We are responsible for enforcing strict laws which place an age restriction on a range of products.

Which products are prohibited?
Click on the links for more information on these products.

Min.Age		Min.Age
	Alcohol, Cigarettes, Fireworks, Knives, Gas lighter refills		Lottery tickets and scratch cards

What do we do?

We have three clear strategies for tackling these sales in Gloucestershire.

1. We give advice to traders on selling age-restricted products

2. We encourage the use of proof of age cards
   See PASS website for information on PASS accredited proof of age cards.

3. We carry out test purchasing operations
   Assisted by young volunteers we check for compliance with the law.
   Can you help?