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Wales goes smokefree

2 April 2007

Pubs, restaurants, offices and public transport are all covered by the legislation, which came into force at 6am on 2 April.

Those found smoking can face on-the-spot fines of £50, while those in charge of premises could also be fined for allowing smoking.

Health bodies and politicians hope for long-term benefits to people's health and a reduction in passive smoking effects for non-smokers.

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