FOI Request - Vape Shop Applications

Request 101003954927

1. The number of retail applications submitted for vape shops in your area from 1st January to 31st December 2023

a) The number of approved vs rejected applications in 2023

2. The number of retail applications submitted for vape shops in your area from 1st January to 31st December 2024

a) The number of approved vs rejected applications in 2024

3. The number of retail applications submitted for vape shops in your area from 1st January to 31st December 2025

a) The number of approved vs rejected applications in 2025

4. The number of retail applications submitted for vape shops in your area from 1st January to 28th February 2026

a) The number of approved vs rejected applications in 2026

Response 30-03-2026

1.-4. Not held. There are no specific licences required for vape shops, therefore no applications are held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.