2007 No. 1375 (C. 57)
public health
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS, ENGLAND AND WALES

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

Made
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 20061.

Citation, interpretation and application1.

(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 smoking2.

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
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)

Provision

Date of Commencement

S.I.No.

Sections 1 to 3

2.4.2007 (in relation to Wales)

2007/204

Sections 5 to 12

2.4.2007 (in relation to Wales)

2007/204

Sections 14 to 16

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Sections 17 to 25

1.1.2007 (partially)

2006/3125

1.3.2007 (in relation to Scotland)

Section 33

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Sections 34 and 35

28.2.2007 (partially)

2006/3125

Sections 44 to 55

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales)

2007/204

Section 56

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales)

2007/204

Section 57

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Sections 58 to 62

28.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)

2006/2603

Sections 63 and 64

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Sections 66 to 69

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Section 70

28.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)

2006/2603

Section 71

28.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)

2006/2603

Section 73

29.1.2007 (partially)

2006/3125

29.1.2007 (in relation to Scotland)

2007/9

Sections 76 to 77

1.2.2007 (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 2

2.4.2007 (in relation to Wales)

2007/204

Schedule 3

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales)

2007/204

Schedule 4

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Schedules 5 and 6

28.9.2006 (partially) and 1.10.2006 (remainder)

2006/2603

Schedule 7

1.10.2006

2006/2603

Schedule 8

paragraphs 1 to 5

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraph 24(a)

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)

2007/204

paragraphs 26 to 28

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

paragraph 31

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraph 35

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraphs 39 to 42

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

paragraph 43

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)

2007/204

paragraph 44

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

paragraph 44

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)

2007/204

paragraph 45(1)

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

paragraph 45(3)

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraphs 47 and 48

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraph 49

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

paragraphs 51 and 52

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraph 55

29.1.2007 (in relation to Scotland)

2007/9

paragraphs 56 to 61

1.10.2006

2006/2603

paragraph 62

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)

2007/204

Schedule 9

1.10.2006 (partially)

2006/2603

1.2.2007 (in relation to Wales-partially)

2007/204