JTI Welcomes Government Plans to Extend Closure Period for Law-Breaking Stores
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RetailWitJTI welcomes government plans to extend closure period for law-breaking stores
JTI has welcomed government plans to allow authorities to close shops for up to a year where they are found to be involved in illegal activity. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced proposals to toughen enforcement by doubling the maximum closure period for illicit retailers, as… This story continues at JTI welcomes government plans to extend closure period for law-breaking stores Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail
Government considers extending business closure powers
In a significant victory in the battle against the illicit trade, the Government today (June 10) announced extending closure orders to 12 months for businesses found to be selling illicit products. Under the existing legal framework in England and Wales, authorities were severely restricted in their enforcement capabilities. Trading Standards officers could previously enforce shop closures for a maximum of three months. Even when leveraging spec…
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