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What about tourists and foreigners? Most smokers can't go more than a few hours without smoking... This will surely lead to a large black market.

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They can bring it with them.

The law (as proposed) restricts sales and giving to someone else, not the smoking itself.

https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/60034/documents/628...

Will this market be significant? This would surely affect a very small percentage of visitors.

22% of the global population are smokers according to Wikipedia. It's probably lower for younger generations but still significant.

Why not just get your nicotine fix via one of the handful of other delivery methods which are not banned? Or just find a local black market doggie hookup, same as you would for any other illegal substance?

If you’re a pothead who can’t make it through your day without a smoke, then god knows you’ll find a connect - and if you’re addicted to cigarettes, I’m pretty sure you won’t have much trouble getting your fix.

For a lot of smokers, e-cigarettes and other alternatives don't cut it. But I agree there'll likely be a black market.

Easy: anyone who cannot submit to the law of a country should not go there.

It will probably be a bit of both: a large black market and a decline in foreign visitors, international conferences, and similar events.

I didn't find anything particular, but in general it should apply to anyone under the jurisdiction. I think it's illegal to drink underage in the US, even if the person is a tourist and they are allowed to drink by their own country's law.

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