Ban on Smoking in Public Places

The ban on smoking starts on 26th March 2006 The ban on smoking in public places including the work place came into effect on 26th March 2006.

The law has been introduced to save lives and prevent illness caused by second hand smoke.

This page is designed to explain how Clackmannanshire Council can help you comply with the new law.

What are your responsibilities?

The new law affects enclosed or substantially enclosed public places and premises including the work place which are designated "No Smoking Premises". Works vehicles are also included.

You, your staff, customers and visitors are not allowed to smoke within your premises or vehicles. This includes previously designated smoking rooms.

What are the penalties?

The manager or person in control of "No Smoking Premises" could face a fixed penalty fine of £200 for either:

Allowing others to smoke in No Smoking Premises including vehicles
Failing to display warning notices in No Smoking Premises including vehicles

Refusing to pay or failing to pay may result in a prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.

Individuals could face a fixed penalty fine of £50 for:

Smoking in "No Smoking Premises"

Refusing to pay or failing to pay may result in a prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.

Licensees could put their license at risk by not complying with the new law.

What should you do?

Businesses should:

Brief staff on your No Smoking policy
Clearly state your policy in writing and display it
Display No Smoking signs prominently on your premises
Remove all ashtrays
Advise those who break the law to extinguish their cigarettes or leave
Refuse service to those who fail to comply

If threatened seek the assistance of the police - do not put yourself in danger.

How can we help?

Clackmannanshire Council is fully committed to the smoking ban and has responsibility for supervising and inspecting no smoking premises. We can offer advice, assistance and support to organisations to aid them in complying with the No Smoking legislation.

The law will be enforced by officers authorised by the Council and they will have powers to enter "No Smoking Premises" to determine compliance with the No Smoking laws.