NSW SMOKING PENALTIES – Smoke-free Environment Act 2000
05-Oct-2016
SMOKING PENALTIES
What penalties apply under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, a copy of the regulation can be found on the NSW Health Website.
Section | Offence Description | Who can be fined | Maximum Penalty |
7 | A person who smokes in a smoke-free area | Smoker | $550.00 |
8 | A person who smokes in a smoke-free area | Occupier*
• Natural person • Body corporate |
$1,100 $5,500 |
9 | Failure to display a no-smoking and other prescribed signs as required | Occupier*
• Natural person • Body corporate |
$550 $2,750 |
10 | Failure to take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of smoke into smoke-free areas of premises | Occupier*
• Natural person • Body corporate |
$1,100 $5,500 |
*’Occupier’ is defined under the Act as a person having the management or control, or otherwise being in charge, of premises or part of the premises.