What do you know about the new laws on smoking in public?

The new law has been introduced mainly to protect employees and the public from second-hand smoke.

It applies to enclosed public places and work premises.

But how much do you know about the new legislation?

The new law will also affect you if you run a business in England, and there are a number of measures you will have to take.

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And if you are a smoker, and have no intention of giving up, you might be wondering how the new rules will affect you day-to-day.

If you want to give up smoking there's help available from the link to the right of the page.

You can also find a link to the complete guidance note to the right of this page or at the bottom, but try the quiz first to see what you already know.

And you can even download a copy of the new no-smoking sign - a legal requirement for your office or business from Friday, here on the Breakfast website, follow the link above.

At the bottom of the page, you will find a link to the Smokefree guidance - it's the government's official policy on the changes to the law, and it has lots of useful advice for individuals and businesses.

Question 1

From 1 July, where will it be illegal to smoke?

A: In all public places, open or enclosed B: Virtually all enclosed and substantially enclosed public places and work places C: Enclosed and substantially enclosed public places and offices

Question 2

Does the new law apply to vehicles?

A: Yes - public transport and work vehicles used by more than one person will need to be smoke free B: Yes - any public transport or work vehicle used by any person will need to be smoke free C: No - the law does not apply to public transport or work vehicles

Question 3

You want to find out detailed information about the smoking ban in England. How many different sets of regulations cover the new law?

A: One B: Two C: Five

Question 4

Can a mini-cab driver smoke in their own vehicle when not carrying a passenger?

A: No - all vehicles used for public transport must be smoke free at all times B: Yes - unless he or she is carrying a passenger C: Yes - if the cab driver owns his or her vehicle

Question 5

If you break any of the new laws, are you committing a criminal offence?

A: No � it�s a civil matter B: Yes - it�s a criminal offence C: No � it�s a breach of local authority bye-laws

Question 6

Your boss wants you to book three hotel rooms for a business trip � two smoking and one non-smoking. Which statement do you think is correct?

A: You can book a smoking room but it must be designated as such by the hotel B: As hotels are public places, you cannot book a smoking room at all C: Hotels are exempt from the new legislation

Question 7

What is the maximum penalty if you get caught smoking in an enclosed public, or work place?

A: You will be given a written warning by the local authority B: You could be fined �200 if prosecuted and convicted by a court C: You could be fined �20 but only after the third offence

Question 8

You work in a bar and see a customer smoking inside. You tell your boss, but he says it�s nothing to worry about. Which statement is correct?

A: It is the employee�s responsibility to prevent smoking even if they have told their boss B: It is the responsibility of the company who owns the premises where smoking took place C: It is the responsibility of whoever manages or controls the smoke free premises to prevent smoking in a smoke free place

Question 9

You are a health visitor, can you insist that a patient stops smoking when you visit them at home?

A: No - the new law makes no requirements about smoking in private dwellings B: No � but you can refuse to visit those patients who smoke C: Yes � as the patient�s home is your place of work, they must not smoke

Question 10

What can a member of the public do if they see someone smoking in public?

A: Phone a special help-line. Details will be passed to local councils to follow up B: Phone a special help-line. A log of offenders will be kept C: As it�s a criminal matter, it should be reported directly to the police

Question 11

You run the maintenance team at your company, your boss asks you to build an outside structure for smokers. Which statement best describes what you can legally construct?

A: A non-substantially enclosed structure consisting of a back wall, roof and two supporting posts B: A non-substantially enclosed structure consisting of a back wall, roof and two side walls but open at the front C: Any un-enclosed structure as long as it�s separate from the main building

Question 12

You�re an office manager and you ask your boss about putting up a no-smoking sign. Which of these statements is true?

A: You must use an approved sign, but it does not matter about the wording � if any B: You can use any type of no-smoking sign C: You must use an approved type of sign with the correct text saying it is illegal to smoke on the premises

Question 13

You work in a factory, your boss has refused to build a smoking shelter that complies with the new law. Is he/she breaking the law by not supplying a shelter?

A: No � but they must give you a reasonable amount of time to smoke outside in the open B: No - there is no legal requirement under the new legislation to provide a smoking area for employees C: Yes � all public buildings must make provision for smokers

Question 14

In which places will smoking be allowed in certain rooms or designated areas?

A: Churches, care homes, hospices and prisons B: Care homes, hospices and prisons C: Care homes and churches

Question 15

Can a company or public building still have a designated indoor smoking room?

A: Yes B: No

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