On the 1st July 2007 the smoking ban was implemented in all enclosed public places, workplaces and certain vehicles in the UK. The smoke free legislation means that it is an offence not to display the appropriate no smoking signs, resulting in fines of up to £1000. It is also against the law for managers of smoke free premises to permit others to smoke within the premises, carrying a fine of up to £2,500.
To help encourage employees to smoke within the designated zones, consider purchasing smoking shelters for your outdoor area or cigarette bins to encourage people to not only smoke in the appropriate place, but also to discard of cigarette butts in a responsible manor.
