Having noted the Scottish Statutory Instrument laid before the Scottish Parliament on 11 January 2024 relating to tightening the rules on the advertising and promotions of Nicotine Vaping Products in Scotland which Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2016/14/contents/enacted), ASH Scotland would welcome early introduction of the provisions in Section 17-19 of the 2016 Act which we contend should include strong implementation of regulations restricting or eradicating marketing strategies, advertising displays (including retail and street marketing); brand-sharing; free samples and nominal pricing; as well as sponsorship deals promoting nicotine and non-nicotine e-cigarettes.