Citation, application and commencement E+W+S

1.  This Order—

(a) may be cited as the Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2012;

(b) applies in England; and

(c) comes into force on 6th April 2012.

Fireplaces exempted from the provisions of section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993 E+W+S

2.  The fireplaces listed in the Schedule are exempt from the provisions of section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area), subject to the conditions listed in the Schedule.

Revocation E+W+S

3.  The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) (No 2) Order 2011(1) is revoked.

Taylor of Holbeach

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

13th March 2012