Smoke Free Legislation
Smoke Free Legislation
On 30 April 2007 new Smoke-Free legislation came into effect. This means that smoking will no longer be permitted in enclosed public places and in work places across Northern Ireland.
The intention of the new law is to save lives and prevent disease caused by passive smoking. Passive smoking means the breathing in of other people's tobacco smoke which is also known as second-hand smoke and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETC).
Smoking will no longer be allowed in any workplace or public place which is 'wholly or substantially enclosed'. In simple terms this means a public place, including workplaces, which has a roof and walls on at least 50% of its perimeter.
The legislation introduces new criminal offences for failing to comply with the law, which will be enforced by the Environmental Health Department. Environmental Health also has a role in ensuring that businesses and individuals have the information and advice they require to comply with the law.
Information for businesses, including information on compliant letters, can be obtained from Environmental Health Department, Larne Borough Council, Smiley Buildings, Victoria Road, Larne. Tel. 028 2827 2313, Fax. 028 2826 0660 or e-mail ehealth@larne.gov.uk
Further information and guidance about the new law will also be available to download at the following links.
Documents
EH - Larne Borough Council Smoke Free Enforcement Policy- 01/02/2008
57Kb- EH-Fact Sheet for Businesses- 25/05/2007
- EH-Smoke Free Guidelines for Staff- 25/05/2007
- EH-Smoke Free Policy Template- 25/05/2007
- EH-Smoke Free Policy Template for Hotels- 25/05/2007
- EH-Smoke Free Policy Template for Residential Homes- 25/05/2007
Guidance on the Display and Pricing of Tobacco Products in Northern Ireland- 21/11/2012
1.01Mb- Tobacco Product Display Cover-up for Large Stores- 21/11/2012
138Kb
