Section 15 — Sections 13 and 14: meaning of “relevant article”

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2026-01-05

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) In sections 13 and 14 “relevant article” means any thing or substance, other than—

(a) food or drink,

(b) anything designed for use in connection with the preparation, supply, consumption or storage of food or drink,

(d) any thing or substance designed for use for the purposes of personal cleanliness or personal hygiene,

(e) clothing,

(f) bedding,

(g) a tent or other form of temporary shelter,

(h) anything designed solely or principally to preserve the life of a person in distress at sea, or

(i) anything designed solely or principally to enable a person in distress at sea to signal for help.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) paragraph (d) does not include—

(i) anything which is or includes a blade or sharp point,

(ii) any thing or substance in a glass container, or

(iii) any thing or substance in an aerosol container;

(b) paragraphs (g) and (h) do not include a vessel designed to be used for transportation by water.

(3) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to—

(a) add to the list of things and substances for the time being specified in subsection (1) as things and substances which are not relevant articles;

(b) make provision which is consequential on provision made under paragraph (a).