Penalties

Maximum penalties you may be fined by a court:

  • smoking in a smoke free premises - £200 (may be offered a fixed penalty notice with £50 to pay or £30 if paid early)
  • failing to prevent smoking in smoke free premises - £2,500
  • not displaying ‘No Smoking’ signs - £1,000 (may be offered a fixed penalty fine notice with £200 to pay or £150 if paid early)
  • obstructing an officer - £1,000

In the event that offences are repeated by an individual or company, the council may apply for a High Court Injunction to stop the illegal activity.