Explanatory Memorandum to Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Explanatory Memorandum

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. Consultation

4. Main Elements of the Order

5. Commentary on Articles

   1. Article 3: Smoke-free premises

   2. Article 4: Exemptions

   3. Article 5: Additional smoke-free places

   4. Article 6: Vehicles

   5. Article 7: No-smoking signs

   6. Article 8: Offence of smoking in smoke-free place

   7. Article 9: Offence of failing to prevent smoking in smoke-free place

   8. Article 10: Fixed penalties for offences under Articles 7 and 8

   9. Article 14: Sale of tobacco, to young persons

6. Commencement