The Smoke Free Law: A Quick Guide After research confirmed the harmful effects to health of smoking and second hand smoke (passive smoking) the Smoke Free law was introduced to protect individuals in public places and in the work place. The main points of the legislation are as follows: The legislation, introduced on the 1st July 2007, now makes it illegal to smoke in all public enclosed or substantially enclosed area and workplaces. The ban includes smoking on vehicles which serve the public and / or are used for work purposes. Appropriate no smoking signs must be clearly placed in … Continue reading A quick guide to the smokefree law