8Premises that are open to the public
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(1)So far as they are not smoke-free by virtue of section 7 (workplaces), premises in Wales are smoke-free for the purposes of this Chapter if they are open to the public.
(2)Premises are open to the public for the purposes of this section if the public or a section of the public has access to them, whether by invitation or not, and whether on payment or not.
(3)If only part of the premises is open to the public, the premises are smoke-free by virtue of this section only to that extent.
(4)The premises are smoke-free by virtue of this section only in those areas that are enclosed or substantially enclosed.
(5)The premises are smoke-free by virtue of this section only when open to the public.
(6)See section 16 for exemptions.