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 Gases, Glues & Aerosols

  The Law
 Gases, Glues and Aerosols

• Sniffing gases, aerosols and glues is not illegal.

• It is illegal for a shopkeeper to sell or give them to a person under 18 if they suspect the product is intended for abuse.

• It is also illegal for shops to sell gas lighter fuel to anyone under 18.


The information given here is general. If specific legal advice is required, please consult a solicitor.

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