smoking ban

[nanscamp]

we are a group of people who organise dog shows held at country fairs. we have a booking in tent. is this covered by the smoking ban and if so, who is responsible if someone smokes in the tent? would it be our club or the main fair organiser or the estate owners?

[Ethel]

If the tent is substantially enclosed then it is subject to the ban.

Good diagram and explanation here:
http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/what-do-i-do /quick-guide.html

In my opinion, the organisation that books the tent, or asks for the tent to be provided (in this case the dog show organisers) are responsible for ensuring the laws are adhered to.

Put a no smoking sign at the tent entrance.

[nanscamp]

thanks Ethel. Some of our members are smokers and think I am being petty but I dont want to be the one responsible for a fine. I will get a sign made up.

[Panic Button]

http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/files/a5_sig n_sf_premises.pdf

[nanscamp]

brilliant, panic button, thanks