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Question:

What are the penalties for non-compliance with the smokefree legislation?

Answer:

There will be three offences with a fine or a prosecution:
  • To smoke in a smokefree place - the penalty will be up to £200 or a £50 fixed penalty fine
  • To fail to prevent smoking in a smokefree place - the penalty will be up to £2,500. Businesses must make all reasonable efforts to ensure no smoking, and have a smoking policy (written or oral) that must be communicated to employees.
  • To fail to display the required no smoking signs - the penalty will be up to £1000 or a £200 fixed penalty fine.

For further information see the Smokefree Herefordshire section.

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Last Updated: 14 December 06
 
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