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(1)Regulations may provide for premises—
(a)that would otherwise be smoke-free premises by virtue of section 7 (workplaces) or 8 (premises that are open to the public), and
(b)that are not smoke-free premises by virtue of any other provision of this Chapter,
to be treated as not being smoke-free premises for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2)The regulations may make provision in relation to specified descriptions of premises or specified areas within specified descriptions of premises.
(3)The regulations may provide, in relation to any description of premises or areas of premises specified in the regulations, that the premises or areas are to be treated as not being smoke-free premises—
(a)in specified circumstances,
(b)at specified times, or
(c)if specified conditions are satisfied,
or any combination of these.
(4)The conditions that may be specified under subsection (3)(c) may include a condition that the person in charge of the premises has designated, in accordance with the regulations, areas in which smoking is to be permitted.
Commencement Information
I1S. 16 in force at 29.9.2020 by S.I. 2020/1048, art. 2(2)(b)
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