Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

SMOKE-FREE AREAS (ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES) REGULATIONS (NO. 37 OF 1994) - REG 4

        (a)     contains—

              (i)     the phrase “no smoking”, “smoking prohibited” or “smoke-free zone” in letters that are at least 20 mm in height;

              (ii)     the smoking prohibited symbol with a diameter of at least 70 mm; or

              (iii)     other words or symbols that indicate clearly that smoking is prohibited; and

        (b)     indicates clearly where smoking is prohibited.

(2) For the purposes of subsection 14 (3) of the Act the prescribed manner of displaying signs within a place is—

        (a)     in such numbers; and

        (b)     in positions of such prominence;

that such a sign is likely to be seen by a person at a public entrance to, or within, the place.

(3) Subregulations (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to an enclosed public place if—

        (a)     persons within the place could reasonably be expected to know, by custom or otherwise, that smoking is not permitted in the place; and

        (b)     persons do not usually smoke in the place.

Signs citing Act