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Smoking Ban Wales Smoking in enclosed public places in Wales is banned under smoke-free legislation which came into force on 2nd April 2007.The aim of the smoking law is to protect workers and the general public from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. The law creates three specific offences:
Similar legislation also covers Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. There are very few exemptions to the smoking ban. The law affects most public premises, including restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, cinemas, shopping centres, leisure centres, other enclosed workplaces and public transport.  Official signage and guidance is available from the Smoking Ban Wales website.
 The next No Smoking Day will take place on Wednesday 14th March 2012. You don't have to wait until then though to stop smoking. In fact the sooner you stop, the more benefits you will get.
 Information can be found below on advice from the Planning Department and examples of shelters.
 Cigarette ends, matches and boxes are found on 86% of streets in Wales, with most of this litter being cigarette ends.
 The Government introduced new regulations to discourage people from smoking which came into force on the 21st December 2004.
 If you want free and friendly advice and support to help you quit, contact Stop Smoking Wales on 0800 085 2219.
 Quitting smoking will not only improve your health, but also the amount in your wallet and will end cold nights standing outside the pub while your friends enjoy themselves in the warm.
 It is illegal to sell cigarettes (or any other tobacco product) from an automatic vending machine in Wales to any person - regardless of age.
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This page last updated on July 19 2011