What are the penalties for breaking the law?  Anyone who does not comply with the smoke free law will be committing a criminal offence.  The fixed penalty notice and maximum fine for each offence are set out below.

Smoking penalties and fines

Offence	Who is liable?	Fixed penalty notice (if paid in 15 days)	Fixed penalty notice (if paid in 29 days)	Court awarded fine
Smoking in a smoke free place.	Anyone who smokes in a smoke free place.	£30	£50	Up to £200
Failing to display required No- Smoking signs.	Anyone who manages or occupies the smoke free premises or vehicle.	£150	£200	Up to £1000
Failing to prevent smoking in a smoke free place.	Anyone who manages or controls the smoke free premises or vehicle.			Up to £2500

The Fixed Penalty Notice includes information on the details of the offence and how payment is to be made.

Anyone who receives a fixed penalty notice can choose to have the matter dealt with by a court.

If a person does not pay a fixed penalty notice, the matter may also be referred to a court to be dealt with.

Environmental Health and Licensing Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB

Tel: 01483 444371
Fax: 01483 444546
Email: environmentalhealth@guildford.gov.uk