New Smoke Free Laws
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From: Information Message from [mailto:HEALTH-IN...@LIST.SA.GOV.AU] On Behalf Of Health:Information
Sent: Thursday, 7 June 2012 5:45 PM
To: HEALTH-IN...@LIST.SA.GOV.AU
Subject: New Smoke Free Laws
Playgrounds and covered public transport stops are now smoke-free
From 31 May 2012, the following smoke-free laws came into effect:
> Smoking is banned within 10 metres of children’s playground equipment in a public area.
> Smoking is banned under covered public transport waiting areas. This includes bus, tram, train and taxi shelters and other areas used to board or alight from public transport that are covered by a roof.
Smoke in these areas and you could be fined ($75 expiation fee, maximum fine $200).
The age that a person can be fined for smoking-related offences has been reduced to 15 years.
For more information, see www.tobaccolaws.sa.gov.au or phone the SA Health tobacco information line on 1300 363 703.
Authorised by David Swan
Chief Executive
SA Health
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