煙草在線據BBC新聞報道編譯　　格恩西島的煙草行業代表說，盡管他們失望，但是他們將配合各州的管理卷煙銷售的新立法。

　　煙草業抵制年度許可證以及只有18歲以上的商店工作人員可以銷售煙草的計劃。

　　然而，零售商想確保這種改變能高效實施，而且破壞程度最小。

　　明年，新立法將返回到各州以獲得最終的批準。

　　這些改變是由衛生和社會服務部門提出的，目的是減少格恩西島上未成年吸煙者的數量。

　　衛生部長亨特·亞當說，這種改變對于改善年輕人的健康是必不可少的。

　　零售商的年度許可提議已經引起了零售商的擔憂，一些企業可能會被迫關閉。

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　　以前的煙草許可制度，是從1904年開始推出的，在1980年被撤銷，因為與籌集到的費用相比，它需要的管理費更高。

　　11月30日，新提議得到了各州的支持，銷售煙草產品的最低年齡將會逐步進行，這樣就不會影響到當前有16歲至17歲員工的商店。

　　海峽群島煙草零售商協會的詹姆斯·費羅表示，仍存在成本和人員的問題，但是他們必須前進。

　　“我們進行斗爭，但是不幸的是各州不贊同我們，他們贊同健康和社會服務部門的觀點，”他說。

　　“衛生部門在辯論中基本上承諾將同執行該法律的零售貿易商協商，所以我們期待磋商，我們對此感到振奮?！?/p>

　　新法案將給警察沒收未滿18歲人士的煙草及相關用品的權力。

UK: Tobacco Retailers Disappointed over Licensing Proposals

　　Tobacco industry representatives in Guernsey have said despite their disappointment, they will work with the States on new legislation governing the sale of cigarettes.

　　The industry had fought plans for annual licensing and having only over-18 shop workers selling tobacco.

　　However, retailers want to ensure the changes are implemented efficiently and with minimal disruption.

　　The new legislation will return to the States for final approval next year.

　　The changes were proposed by the Health and Social Services Department, with the aim of cutting the number of underage smokers in the island.

　　Health Minister Hunter Adam said the changes were essential for young people's health.

　　The proposal for the annual licensing of retailers had raised fears some businesses could be forced to close.

　　Consultation pledge

　　A previous tobacco licensing regime, introduced in 1904, was repealed in 1980 because it cost more to administer than was being raised through fees.

　　The new proposals were backed by the States on Friday, although the minimum age for selling tobacco produces will be phased in, so as not to impact on current 16 and 17-year-old shop employees.

　　James Filleul, of the Channel Islands Tobacco Retailers Association, said the problems of cost and staffing still remained, but they had to move forward.

　　"We fought the battle, but unfortunately the States didn't agree with us and they agreed with Health and Social Services" he said.

　　"We were heartened though by the fact that the Health department committed substantially in the debate to consult with the retail trade who will be implementing the laws, so we're looking forward to that consultation."

　　The new legislation will also give police the power to confiscate tobacco and related paraphernalia from under-18s. Enditem