Article 2 Provisions coming into force on 1 March 2021

The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 1 March 2021, so far as not already in force—

(a)

section 4 (smoking);

(b)

section 5 (offence of smoking in smoke-free premises or vehicle);

(c)

section 6 (offence of failing to prevent smoking in smoke-free premises);

(d)

section 7 (workplaces);

(e)

section 8 (premises that are open to the public);

(f)

section 9 (outdoor care settings for children);

(g)

section 10 (school grounds);

(h)

section 11 (hospital grounds);

(i)

section 12 (public playgrounds);

(j)

section 13 (additional smoke-free premises);

(k)

section 14 (further provision about additional smoke-free premises: dwellings);

(l)

section 17 (signs: smoke-free premises);

(m)

section 18 (enforcement authorities);

(n)

section 19 (powers of entry);

(o)

section 20 (warrant to enter dwelling);

(p)

section 21 (warrant to enter other premises);

(q)

section 22 (supplementary provision about powers of entry);

(r)

section 23 (powers of inspection etc.);

(s)

section 24 (obstruction etc. of officers);

(t)

section 25 (retained property: appeals);

(u)

section 26 (appropriated property: compensation);

(v)

section 27 (fixed penalty notices);

(w)

section 28 (interpretation of this Chapter);

(x)

section 29 (consequential amendments);

(y)

Schedule 1 (fixed penalties); and

(z)

Schedule 2 (smoking: consequential amendments).