The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012

• Citation: S.I. 2012/1536
• Sections: 4

Section 1 Citation, commencement, application and interpretation

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012 and come into force on 1st October 2012.

(2) These Regulations apply in relation to England only.

(3) In these Regulations—

(a) “ the Act ” means the Health Act 2006;

(b) “smoke-free vehicle” means a vehicle which is smoke-free by virtue of section 5 of the Act ; and

(c) “smoke-free premises” means all public premises and workplaces which are smoke-free by virtue of section 2 or 4 of the Act, other than those exempt by virtue of regulations made under section 3 of the Act .

Section 2 Duty to display no-smoking signs in vehicles

Any person with management responsibilities for a smoke-free vehicle shall be under a duty corresponding to that mentioned in section 6(1) of the Act to ensure that at least one legible no-smoking sign is displayed in that vehicle.

Section 3 Requirements as to display of no-smoking signs in premises

At least one legible no-smoking sign must be displayed in smoke-free premises in accordance with the duty at section 6(1) of the Act.

Section 4 Revocation

The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2007 are revoked.