Smoking Ban

Smoke-free legislation came into force in Wales on 2nd April 2007, ending smoking in enclosed and substantially enclosed public places. Compliance with the legislation has been high and public support for the legislation has continued to grow.

The law creates three specific offences:

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

Public premises are affected by the legislation including restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, cinemas, shopping centres, leisure centres, other enclosed workplaces and public transport.

The National Assembly of Wales website has detailed information on the regulations, register with them to keep updated at www.smokingbanwales.co.uk.

Second Hand Smoke

Smoking Ban – Frequently Asked Questions e.g. What if people ignore the ban?

Smoking Shelters – Frequently Asked Questions

Useful Smoking Links

Information for Businessess

Further Information

For more information and advice on the forthcoming ban, contact:

Housing and Public Protection Department
Health and Safety
High Street
Ruabon
Wrexham
LL14 6NH

Tel: 01978 292040

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