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Statutory Instruments

2007 No. 1375 (C. 57)

public health

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS, ENGLAND AND WALES

The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2007

Made

1st May 2007

The Secretary of State for Health makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 83(7) and (8) of the Health Act 2006(1).

Citation, interpretation and application

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Health Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2007.

(2) In this Order references to sections, Parts and Schedules are references to sections and Parts of, and Schedules to, the Health Act 2006.

(3) In relation to the commencement of sections 1 to 12 (other than section 5(4)), sections 76 and 77 and Schedules 1 and 2, this Order applies only in relation to England.

(4) In relation to section 5(4), this Order applies in relation to England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

(5) In relation to section 13, this Order applies in relation to England and Wales.

Appointed day for provisions relating to smoking

2.  1st July 2007 is the day appointed for the coming into force of—

(a)Part 1 and Schedules 1 and 2, in so far as they are not already in force;

(b)sections 76 and 77, in so far as they relate to offences under that Part.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health

Caroline Flint

Minister of State,

Department of Health

1st May 2007

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force the provisions of the Health Act 2006 which relate to smoke-free premises, places and vehicles (sections 1 to 12 and Schedules 1 and 2) and the age for sale of tobacco, etc. (section 13).

NOTE AS TO EARLIER COMMENCEMENT ORDERS

(This note is not part of the Order)

ProvisionDate of CommencementS.I. No.
Sections 1 to 32.4.2007 (in relation to Wales)2007/204
Sections 5 to 122.4.2007 (in relation to Wales)2007/204
Sections 14 to 161.10.20062006/2603
Sections 17 to 251.1.2007 (partially)2006/3125
1.3.2007 (in relation to Scotland)
Section 331.10.20062006/2603
Sections 34 and 3528.2.2007 (partially)2006/3125
Sections 44 to 551.2.2007 (in relation to Wales)2007/204
Section 561.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales)2007/204
Section 571.10.20062006/2603
Sections 58 to 6228.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)2006/2603
Sections 63 and 641.10.20062006/2603
Sections 66 to 691.10.20062006/2603
Section 7028.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)2006/2603
Section 7128.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)2006/2603
Section 7329.1.2007 (partially)2006/3125
29.1.2007 (in relation to Scotland)2007/9
Sections 76 to 771.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
2.4.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)
Section 80(1)1.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
29.1.2007 (in relation to Scotland-partially)2007/9
1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
Section 80(2)1.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
Schedules 1 and 22.4.2007 (in relation to Wales)2007/204
Schedule 31.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales)2007/204
Schedule 41.10.20062006/2603
Schedules 5 and 628.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)2006/2603
Schedule 71.10.20062006/2603
Schedule 8
paragraphs 1 to 51.10.20062006/2603
paragraph 24(a)1.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
paragraphs 26 to 281.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
paragraph 311.10.20062006/2603
paragraph 351.10.20062006/2603
paragraphs 39 to 421.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
paragraph 431.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
paragraph 441.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
paragraph 441.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
paragraph 45(1)1.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
paragraph 45(3)1.10.20062006/2603
paragraphs 47 and 481.10.20062006/2603
paragraph 491.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
paragraphs 51 and 521.10.20062006/2603
paragraph 5529.1.2007 (in relation to Scotland)2007/9
paragraphs 56 to 611.10.20062006/2603
paragraph 621.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204
Schedule 91.10.2006 (partially)2006/2603
1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)2007/204