Explanatory Memorandum

Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

2006 No. 2957

Commentary on Articles

Article 7: No-smoking signs

This Article creates a duty to display no-smoking signs and sets out whose duty it is as well as the signage requirements, the offence provision and the defences that may apply. A person found guilty under this Article will be liable to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.