Smoke-free premises

It is against the law to smoke or allow people to smoke in any public spaces or workplaces that are enclosed or substantially enclosed.

This includes:

• bars
• cafés
• restaurants
• takeaway restaurants
• any buildings which is used for work activities
• offices
• shops

These premises must be smoke-free at all times. Smoking shelters provided for employees and customers must be less than 50% enclosed.

Vehicles used for work and by more than one person must also be smoke-free, even if the vehicle is privately owned. This includes taxis and delivery vehicles such as vans and lorries, and public service vehicles.

The law requires all owners or managers of enclosed and substantially enclosed buildings to take all reasonable precautions to ensure that all employees or visitors are aware that they cannot smoke.

E-cigarettes and personal vaporisers are not included within the smoke-free legislation, as they do not burn a substance which produces smoke.

Read the smoke-free legislation

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