Petroleum and liqueur chocolates

Petrol

What does the law say about the supply of petrol to young people?

Petrol is an extremely flammable and therefore potentially dangerous fuel that should never be sold to anyone under the age of 16. Similarly, no-one under the age of 16 should be allowed to dispense petrol from the pump.

What should I do now?

You should set up a system to ensure that you have done all that is possible to prevent you or a member of your staff selling petrol to young people. Before authorising the use of a petrol pump, petrol filling station staff must ensure that the customer is over the age of 16, and that the fuel will be dispensed into the fuel tank of a vehicle or other approved container.

You should now read the Preventing underage sales section of this pack for further practical guidance.

If you require advice on any aspect of the storage of petrol, you should contact your local authority Petroleum Officer.

Liqueur chocolates

What does the law say about the sale of liqueur chocolates to young people?

It is an offence to sell confectionery containing intoxicating liqueur to a person under the age of 16.

What are the penalties for breaking the law?

The maximum fine on prosecution is £500

What should I do now?

You should set up a system to ensure that you have done all that is possible to prevent you or a member of your staff selling liqueur chocolates and similar items to young people. You should now read the Preventing underage sales section of this pack for practical guidance on how best to do this.

If you are unsure how old a person is, ask for proof of age. If any doubt remains, always refuse the sale.