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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order revokes and replaces the Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2005 and the Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2006.

It exempts the fireplaces in the Schedule from the provisions of section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993 (prohibition of smoke emissions in smoke control area) subject to the conditions in the Schedule.

A regulatory impact assessment has not been produced as the instrument has no impact on the costs of business.