Unit Posted 29 August 2007 Posted 29 August 2007 Right, I'm sure some of you have heard the smoking age is going up to 18 on the 1st of october. Considering how close this law change is i don't feel we've been told much about it. As a 17 year old, am I legally allowed to smoke? from what i've read it sounds like I'm just not allowed to buy anything, nothing about actually smoking it. I still have a shit load of baccy left from when I went to spain, don't want it going to waste, not that I wont have it I just don't want to be like a little kid having to smoke in the park so the police don't 'catch' me.
Tommy G Posted 29 August 2007 Posted 29 August 2007 My advice to you would be to stop smoking. It's anti-social and distgusting
lildave3 Posted 29 August 2007 Posted 29 August 2007 My advice to you would be to stop smoking. It's anti-social and distgusting Well played.
Tommy G Posted 29 August 2007 Posted 29 August 2007 But if you want some 'sensible advice'... It just means you cant BUY it under the age of 18. Get someone else to thats 18+ if your really that desperate. Because the drinking age is 18, has that stopped you drinking? Doubtful. Bearing in mind you can barely smoke anywhere thesedays (thankfully) I think the park may be your only option mate. Good Luck!
Alexikokopops Posted 29 August 2007 Posted 29 August 2007 I stopped smoking two months ago, can I be a pretentious non-smoker yet?
Rincewind Posted 29 August 2007 Posted 29 August 2007 If you can get away with drinking underage in a pub you should be able to use the fag machine. All shopkeepers will not ask for ID. I think the law will only really affect the very young smokers. Before a 13 yr old could look 16. They won't be able to get away with it so much which means that there will be fewer 17 year olds smoking in 4-5 years time. This can only be good for the future generations.
Dames Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 They should stop it all together. It kills people and does no good at all and they still sell it ? Its like letting a killer do what he wants and turning a blind eye too it. Someone needs to get the balls to start an outright ban for it.
Rincewind Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 I see where you're coming from but there are lots of activities that can kill you. I know somebody who caught lead poisoning and died while having sex. If only his lovers husband hadn't entered the bedroom............
lookwhaticando Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 They should stop it all together. I disagree. I'm thankful for smokers. Although I find it to be a distasteful habit, smokers bless the government tax coffers with billions of quids. Just think what else you'd have to tax to cover the deficit. As if taxation on petrol and alcohol - two other dangerous/damaging and taxable substances - weren't high enough already. People should be allowed to smoke if they want... they just shouldn't be able to force their habit upon others by smoking in enclosed spaces with non-smokers (hence the ban in pubs, etc).
potter3 Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 They should stop it all together.It kills people and does no good at all and they still sell it ? Its like letting a killer do what he wants and turning a blind eye too it. Someone needs to get the balls to start an outright ban for it. People will just buy it illegally from poeple who have bought it in from abroad etc. and the government would never do it anyway, they'd lose milions in tax.
Finnegan Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 I've never smoked, but I really do hate "non-smokers" more than anyone with a fag. Seriously, grow up.
adam Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 I've never smoked, but I really do hate "non-smokers" more than anyone with a fag. Seriously, grow up. Good call. Not sure why people hate smokers so much these days. Cant even smoke in public now!
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Good call. Not sure why people hate smokers so much these days. Cant even smoke in public now! It's brilliant coming home from a night out and my clothes still smelling of comfort, and maybe a bit of minge
Tommy G Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 It's brilliant coming home from a night out and my clothes still smelling of comfort, and maybe a bit of minge
Phube Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Good call. Not sure why people hate smokers so much these days. Cant even smoke in public now! *affects a Nelson Muntz voice* Ha-Ha!!!
stripeyfox Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Right, I'm sure some of you have heard the smoking age is going up to 18 on the 1st of october. Considering how close this law change is i don't feel we've been told much about it. I'm neither under 18 or a smoker but I didn't know this was happening! Probably in reality will mean you'll have to look 12 instead of 10 to get served!
Dames Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 It's brilliant coming home from a night out and my clothes still smelling of comfort, and maybe a bit of minge
The People's Hero Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Its like letting a killer do what he wants and turning a blind eye too it. If you banned everything that *could* kill you, I think you'd find the shops very empty. People can make their own choices. That's what the smoking ban is about, giving non-smokers the right not to breathe others' smoke. Is everybody else on here stupid? Or am I just really intelligent?
Head Honcho Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 But if you want some 'sensible advice'... It just means you cant BUY it under the age of 18. Get someone else to thats 18+ if your really that desperate. Because the drinking age is 18, has that stopped you drinking? Doubtful. Bearing in mind you can barely smoke anywhere thesedays (thankfully) I think the park may be your only option mate. Good Luck! Not true! It isn't actually illegal for under 18's to drink alcohol. It's illegal to sell alcohol to under 18's and it's illegal for them to buy it, but it's not illegal for them to drink it
Manwell Pablo Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Not true!It isn't actually illegal for under 18's to drink alcohol. It's illegal to sell alcohol to under 18's and it's illegal for them to buy it, but it's not illegal for them to drink it indeed we actually have the lowest drinking age in Europe if not the world, I think you can drink in your own home from the age of 5 or something stupid.
Alexikokopops Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 I've never smoked, but I really do hate "non-smokers" more than anyone with a fag. Seriously, grow up. If I wasn't a lazy bastard I'd reel off some Bill Hicks.
Phube Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 indeed we actually have the lowest drinking age in Europe if not the world, I think you can drink in your own home from the age of 5 or something stupid. Yup 5+ in the home, less if it's medicinal!! (i.e. gripe water) Alcohol limits (I believe, so don't quote me): <5 - for medicinal purposes 5 - In the home with adults present. 14 - in a pub with a meal 16 - Buy a drink in a pub with a meal (with an accompanying adult) 18 - any where!
stripeyfox Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Yup 5+ in the home, less if it's medicinal!! (i.e. gripe water)Alcohol limits (I believe, so don't quote me): <5 - for medicinal purposes 5 - In the home with adults present. 14 - in a pub with a meal 16 - Buy a drink in a pub with a meal (with an accompanying adult) 18 - any where! <13 if drinking thunderbird down the park with your mates, procured from the bloke in the offy while one of you keeps watch outside
lookwhaticando Posted 30 August 2007 Posted 30 August 2007 Yup 5+ in the home, less if it's medicinal!! (i.e. gripe water)Alcohol limits (I believe, so don't quote me): <5 - for medicinal purposes 5 - In the home with adults present. 14 - in a pub with a meal 16 - Buy a drink in a pub with a meal (with an accompanying adult) 18 - any where! under 5 --- may only be given alcohol on medical order 5 and over --- may consume alcohol, e.g. at home. It is only illegal for those aged 5-18 to drink alcohol on licensed premises (without meeting other licensing requirements) under 16 --- may be present in a restaurant etc where alcohol is served with a meal and at the licensee's discretion may consume (but not purchase) alcohol bought by a parent or guardian 16 and over --- may purchase beer, porter, cider, or perry with a meal in an eating area on licensed premises (In Scotland wine also) ----------- So Under-16's can consume alcohol bought for them with a meal. People 16-18 can buy alcohol with their meal for themselves. However, there's also the stipulation in another law that: under 14 --- may not be present in the bar of licensed premises unless accompanied by a person over 28, it is before 9pm and a children There's no single law that outlines the ages at which people can drink... there's at least 3 or 4 different laws that all weigh in with one age restriction or another, which makes the whole thing a confusing mess to be honest.
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