Enclosed locations are defined as having a ceiling or roof and are wholly covered, while substantially enclosed areas have a ceiling or roof and there are openings that can be closed in less than half of the perimeter.

Smoking signs also need to be displayed at premises to make it clear to employees and members of the public that smoking is prohibited.

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The ending of the phrase can be tailored depending on what the premises are used for, such as 'It is against the law to smoke in this restaurant.'

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While all the legislation in England, Wales and Scotland are similar, in the example of England, the Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2007 dictate that no smoking signs must be displayed at the entrance of the building, along with the words 'No smoking. It is against the law to smoke in these premises.'

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These are if the entrance is only used by members of staff, so long as at least one A5 smoking sign is erected elsewhere and if the entrance is within larger smoke-free premises, such as a store in a shopping centre. The A5 sign will have been, under the law, placed at the entrance of the mall.

Vehicles used for work purposes also fall under the remit of the regulations - including public transport and heavy goods vehicles - so organisations such as hauliers and taxi firms need to ensure they and their staff comply with the law.

The dedicated men and women who make up the Bureau of Land Management's law enforcement program play an integral role in ensuring public safety and fulfilling our multiple use mission.  Every day, our law enforcement professionals put themselves in harm’s way to investigate vandalism and looting, support emergency response, and provide a safe environment for employees and visitors to the public lands.

For immediate assistance or to report natural resources crimes on public lands, please call the Bureau of Land Management's Law Enforcement Dispatch at (800) 637-9152. This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In order to adhere to the law and avoid financial penalties, stocking up on a variety of smoking signs could prove a wise move for organisations and property owners to make.

Rigid no smoking signs made of plastic can also be placed in and around a building, although they cannot be used at an entrance instead of the A5 sign except in two circumstances.

Aside from breaking the law, companies will no doubt want to avoid the potential financial penalties of not adhering to this. Up to £1,000 can be levied should smoking signs not be displayed, while this shoots up to £2,500 if employers, property managers or owners do not prevent people lighting up in a place that should be smoke-free.

It came into effect earlier in Scotland, on March 26th 2006 under the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations of the same year. In Wales, the ban became law under the Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007 on April 2nd.

No Smoking Signs indicate when and where you cannot smoke. Smoking prohibition signs normally contain a no smoking symbol with a black cigarette and smoke in a crossed red prohibition circle.

The public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management are predominantly located in the western U.S., including Alaska, and consist of extensive grassland, forest, high mountain, arctic tundra, and desert landscapes. Each of these landscapes has a diversity of resources. As a result, the specific duties of each of our agency's law enforcement officers can vary considerably. For example, in the southwestern desert, officers may spend a considerable amount of time dealing with large numbers of recreational off-highway vehicle user and archaeological resources crimes; officers along the southern border may frequently contend with the effects of illegal border crossings and drug smuggling; officers in urban interface areas may encounter a variety of trespass crimes that include arson and hazardous materials dumping; and officers in the northern states regularly deal with illegal marijuana cultivation activities. In all areas, the Bureau of Land Management's law enforcement officers work in cooperation with local sheriff’s offices, state agencies, and other federal law enforcement agencies.

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On July 1st 2007, the smoking ban in England came into force for all public spaces and workplaces, meaning organisations such as restaurants and nightclubs had to ensure their customers went outside or into a designated outdoor area to light up.

Premises that are smoke-free need to display signs at the entrance that are at least A5 in size. These consist of a no-smoking symbol and the words detailed above.

Aside from the law, the Health and Safety Executive also advises businesses to ban smoking in the workplace to protect people who do not have the habit from second-hand smoke. If staff members do not feel as though the law is being enforced, they could decide to inform the local authority, which is responsible for prosecuting companies.

Nationally, the Bureau of Land Management manages a wide variety of resources spread over 245 million acres of public lands and 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate. These public lands provide timber, forage, energy and minerals, recreation areas, wild horse and burro herds, fish and wildlife habitat, wilderness areas, national monuments, and archaeological and paleontological sites. Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to stand up a law enforcement body to enforce Federal laws and regulations with respect to public lands and their resources.  As a result, the Bureau of Land Management has been given specific resource protection and law enforcement responsibilities that further its multiple use mission.

While there are some exemptions as to which premises this law applies to, the remaining enclosed and substantially enclosed public spaces and workplaces need to follow the legislation, including the provision of no smoking signs.