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Section 1 IntroductionI1I2

(1)

This Chapter makes provision for the prohibition of smoking in certain premises, places and vehicles F1in England which are smoke-free by virtue of this Chapter.

(2)

In this Chapter—

(a)

“smoking” refers to smoking tobacco or anything which contains tobacco, or smoking any other substance, and

(b)

smoking includes being in possession of lit tobacco or of anything lit which contains tobacco, or being in possession of any other lit substance in a form in which it could be smoked.

(3)

In this Chapter, “smoke” and other related expressions are to be read in accordance with subsection (2).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 1(1) inserted (1.3.2021) by Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2), s. 126(2), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 2021/202, art. 2

Commencement

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S. 1 in force at 2.4.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/204, art. 2(a)

I2

S. 1 in force at 1.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/1375, art. 2(a)

Notes on Chapter 1

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Pt. 1 Ch. 1 heading inserted (1.3.2021) by Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2), s. 126(2), Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2021/202, art. 2

Modifications

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Pt. 1 Ch. 1 modified (30.5.2007) by National Assembly for Wales Commission (Crown Status) (No.2) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1353), arts. 1(2), 7