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Smoking Ban Wales

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The new law banning smoking in enclosed public places in Wales 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:

  • Failing to display no-smoking signs in premises covered by the law
  • Smoking in a smoke-free place
  • Failing to prevent smoking in a smoke-free place.

Similar legislation has already taken effect in Scotland and is proposed to come into force in England and Northern Ireland in 2007.

There are very few exemptions to the smoking ban. The new law affects most public premises, including restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, cinemas, shopping centres, leisure centres, other enclosed workplaces and public transport.

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Official signage and guidance is available from the Smoking Ban Wales website.
 
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Find out how the smoking ban will affect you, the places you work, and the places you visit.
 
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Wednesday 11th March is the perfect opportunity to join a growing number of people in stopping the habit. Over 1 million people stopped smoking on No Smoking Day 2008.
 
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Information can be found below on advice from the Planning Department and examples of shelters.
 
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Cigarette ends, matches and boxes are found on 86% of streets in Wales, with most of this litter being cigarette ends.
 
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The Government introduced new regulations to discourage people from smoking which came into force on the 21st December 2004.
 
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If you want free and friendly advice and support to help you quit, contact Stop Smoking Wales on 0800 085 2219.
 
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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.
 
Contacts:
© 2009 City and County of Swansea
Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN. Tel: 01792 636000 Fax: 01792 636340