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NORTHERN IRELAND IS SMOKE-FREE 
Northern Ireland has been smoke free since 30th April 2007. It is against the law to smoke in most indoor places other than your own private home. This includes: - Places of work e.g. offices, factories, bars, restaurants, cafes, & hotels
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Places used by members of the public, e.g. shopping centres, church/community halls, communal areas in housing association premises, bus shelters and health centres
- Work Vehicles used by more than one person (even if they do so at different times) e.g. cars, lorries and vans
- Vehicles used to transport members of the public (even if they don't pay to use them) e.g. buses, taxis, trains and minibuses.
Who enforces the law? Your council enforces the law. How does this affect me? No one can smoke in a smoke-free premises or vehicle. If you own or manage a smoke-free premises or vehicle you need to ensure that people do not smoke there, AND You need to display No Smoking signs. What happens if you break the Law? If you break the law by smoking in a smoke-free place you may be issued with a fixed penalty notice or be prosecuted. If you own or manage a smoke-free premises or vehicle and you allow someone to smoke there, you may be prosecuted. Complaints regarding people smoking in areas where it is now against the law to smoke can be made to the Environmental Health Service directly on 028 9250 9394 or alternatively the smoke-free compliance line on 0845 603 2500. Where can I get advice? Your local Environmental Health Sevice - Lisburn City Council 028 92509394 Click below for further information sheets Smoke free Leaflet Leaflet for Businesses Question & Answers Leaflet Smoke - Free Policy Specialist Smoking Cessation Service Providers Poster Sticker Helpful websites www.spacetobreathe.org.uk Other useful contacts For friendly help and advice on stopping smoking call the Smokers Helpline: 0800 858585 For information and advice on building control issues call Building Control: 028 92509250 For advice on Planning Issues contact Planning Service: 028 44612211 Further information can be found on the following topics: Compliance and Enforcement Statistics Smoking Shelters Tobacco Sales Convictions |
