Page 17 Council recommends and promotes a smoke free environment and will actively support smoke free dining Under the Tobacco Act 1987, smoking is banned in all outdoor dining areas through discounted permits, educational resources, where food is served from 1 August 2017. business promotions, and newsletters. This ban applies to outdoor areas of hospitality and food venues used for If smoking is to be permitted, requirements of the the consumption of food. It includes footpath dining areas, courtyards, Tobacco Act must be met and compliance will be balconies and beer gardens, during times food has been eaten or is monitored. A trader is responsible for supplying any available to be eaten. tables at which smoking is permitted with a wind-proof ashtray at all times. An outdoor drinking area may permit smoking if it is separated from an outdoor dining area by either: Discounted rates will be offered to premises providing A 4 metre buffer zone or smoke-free outdoor dining. A wall at least 2.1 metres high Proprietors will be responsible for ensuring a smoke The venue that operates the outdoor drinking area is responsible for the free venue and permits may be cancelled should separation of the 2 areas. conditions not be met. Signage: Venues must display acceptable smoking: signage to indicate “No More information is available from the Department of smoke-free areas. Signs must be displayed at the entry of a premises or Health by calling the Tobacco within the outdoor dining area. Information Line on 1300 136 775 or visiting www.health.vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms To order signage (free of charge) or for further information, you can call the Tobacco Information Line on 1300 136 775 or visit or you can speak with If you require further information or clarification contact Councils Community Health Services on 1300 88 22 33. Council’s Community Health team on 1300 88 22 33 or (03) 9298 4598. A trader is responsible for supplying any tables at which smoking is permitted with a wind-proof ashtray at all This change has come about due to Tobacco Act 1987 legislation changes, times. which smoking is banned in all outdoor dining areas where food is served from 1 August 2017. Discounted rates will be offered to premises providing smoke-free outdoor dining. POLICY SECTION # CURRENT POLICY PROPOSED CHANGES
Page 17 Council recommends and promotes a smoke free environment and will actively support smoke free dining through discounted permits, educational resources, business promotions, and newsletters. If smoking is to be permitted, requirements of the Tobacco Act must be met and compliance will be monitored. A trader is responsible for supplying any tables at which smoking is permitted with a wind-proof ashtray at all times. Discounted rates will be offered to premises providing smoke-free outdoor dining. Proprietors will be responsible for ensuring a smoke free venue and permits may be cancelled should conditions not be met. More information is available from the Department of Health by calling the Tobacco Information Line on 1300 136 775 or visiting www.health.vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms If you require further information or clarification contact Council’s Community Health team on 1300 88 22 33 or (03) 9298 4598. A trader is responsible for supplying any tables at which smoking is permitted with a wind-proof ashtray at all times. Discounted rates will be offered to premises providing smoke-free outdoor dining. Under the Tobacco Act 1987, smoking is banned in all outdoor dining areas where food is served from 1 August 2017. This ban applies to outdoor areas of hospitality and food venues used for the consumption of food. It includes footpath dining areas, courtyards, balconies and beer gardens, during times food has been eaten or is available to be eaten. An outdoor drinking area may permit smoking if it is separated from an outdoor dining area by either: A 4 metre buffer zone or A wall at least 2.1 metres high The venue that operates the outdoor drinking area is responsible for the separation of the 2 areas. Signage: Venues must display acceptable “No smoking: signage to indicate smoke-free areas. Signs must be displayed at the entry of a premises or within the outdoor dining area. To order signage (free of charge) or for further information, you can call the Tobacco Information Line on 1300 136 775 or visit or you can speak with Councils Community Health Services on 1300 88 22 33. This change has come about due to Tobacco Act 1987 legislation changes, which smoking is banned in all outdoor dining areas where food is served from 1 August 2017. POLICY SECTION # CURRENT POLICY PROPOSED CHANGES