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New Smoke Free RegulationsOn 30th April 2007 Northern Ireland's smoke-free legislation came into effect. This means that smoking is no longer permitted in enclosed public places and work places right across Northern Ireland. The intention of the new law is to save lives and prevent disease caused by passive smoking. Passive smoke meaning the breathing in of other people's tobacco smoke which is also known as second-hand smoke or Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). Smoking will no longer be allowed in any workplace or public place which is 'wholly or substantially enclosed'. In simple terms this means a public place, including workplace, which has a roof and walls on at least 50% of its perimeter. Such is the comprehensive nature of the legislation that very few places are exempt and these are listed in Schedule 2 of the Regulations. The legislation introduces new criminal offences for failing to comply with the law, which will be enforced by the Environmental Health Department. Environmental Health also has a role in ensuring that businesses and individuals have the information and advice they require to comply with the law. Ballymena Borough Council Environmental Health department is committed to the support of local businesses and individuals to achieve compliance. One method of support is to offer advice and information via our website. Further information and guidance about the new law will also be available to download at: www.spacetobreathe.org.uk
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