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Friday 10 December 2004 was a momentous day for non-smokers all round the country as restaurants and bars went smokefree.

 

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The Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003 

On 3 December 2003, an amendment to the Smokefree Environments Act 1990 was passed. The key features of the amendment Act were:

  • the buildings and grounds of schools and early childhood centres became smokefree from 1 January 2004
  • licensed premises (bars, restaurants, cafes, sports clubs, casinos) became smokefree indoors from 10 December 2004
  • other workplaces became smokefree indoors from 10 December 2004 - including offices, factories, warehouses, work canteens and 'smoko' rooms
  • the display of tobacco products in retail outlets was restricted, and a 'Smoking kills' sign erected near the display from 10 December 2004
  • herbal smoking products were included in smoking bans
  • the access of those under 18 years of age to smoking products was further restricted.

For a comprehensive overview of the Smokefree law changes check out:

An online version of the legislation is available from www.legislation.govt.nz - click on "statutes" then "S" in the A-Z list, and then click on the plus sign next to Smoke-free Environments Act 1990. Several more titles will open underneath that - choose the bottom link which is Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003.

 
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