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We received the press release from Smokefree England, a UK government initiative to inform you of the new smoke free laws that came into effect on July 1st 2007. We've included the relevant information for you below.
ENGLAND GOES SMOKE FREE
On July 1st 2007, England introduced a new law that means that virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England are smoke free. The aim is that a smoke free England will ensure a healthier environment, so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop and work free from other peoples second hand smoke.
But what does that mean to you?
The key points you should know:
- July 1st 2007, the England smoke free law was introduced. This means
it is now against the law to smoke in virtually all 'enclosed' and
'substantially enclosed' public places and workplaces.
- No one can smoke in any public transport and work vehicles used by
more than one person.
- No-smoking signs must be displayed in all smoke free premises and
vehicles.
- Staff smoking rooms and indoor smoking areas are a thing of the past,
if you want to smoke you have to go outside.
- Owners and managers of smoke free premises and vehicles have legal
responsibilities to prevent people from smoking.
- If you are uncertain where you can or can't smoke, just look for the no-smoking signs or ask someone in charge.
- Smoking in premises or work vehicles: a
fixed penalty notice of £50 (reduced to £30 if paid in 15
days) imposed on the person smoking. Or a maximum fine of £200
if prosecuted and convicted by a court.
- Failure to display no-smoking signs: a
fixed penalty notice of £200 (reduced to £150 if paid in 15
days) imposed on whoever manages or occupies the premises or
vehicle. Or a maximum fine of £1000 if prosecuted and
convicted by a court.
- Failing to prevent smoking in a smoke free place:
a maximum fine of £2500 imposed on whoever manages or controls
the premises or vehicle if prosecuted and convicted by a
court. There is no fixed penalty notice for this offence.
Source :- Press Release from Smokefree England all rights acknowledged - Crown Copyright 2007. For further information visit www.smokefreeengland.co.uk
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