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| Here you will find a brief overview of the smoking ban legislation. |
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| Date of Ban | ||||
| * England - 1st July 2007 | ||||
| Scotland - 26th March 2006 | ||||
| Wales - 2nd April 2007 | ||||
| Northern Ireland - 30th April 2007 | ||||
| * Enforcement | ||||
| Employers should produce a smoking policy to include procedures for dealing with non compliance. | ||||
| Policing the ban will be the responsibility of the respective local authority. | ||||
| * Fines | ||||
| £200 for not displaying proper signage. | ||||
| Up to £2500 for not enforcing the ban. | ||||
| * Future Legislation | ||||
| Employers will need take their cigarette breaks outside and in many cases this may be a public area. | ||||
| Under existing legislation an £80 fixed penalty is in place to fine individuals who drop their cigarette butt in public. | ||||
| Future legislation proposes a £110 fine for business where a litter problem exists outside their premises if a public area. | ||||
| 20 Quick Tips to Help You Quit Smoking | ||||
| Useful Links | ||||
| England - www.smokefreeengland.co.uk | ||||
| Scotland - www.clearingtheairscotland.com | ||||
| Wales - www.smokingbanwales.co.uk/english/ | ||||
| Northern Ireland - www.spacetobreathe.org.uk | ||||
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