6Signs displayed in smoke-free zones

6 Signs displayed in smoke-free zones

6 Signs displayed in smoke-free zones

(1) For the purposes of section 9 (1) of the Act, signs that are clearly legible and contain each of the following are prescribed:

(a) the smoking prohibited symbol (or an equivalent symbol) with a diameter of at least 90 millimetres,

(b) the words “NO SMOKING” in letters of at least 20 millimetres in height,

(c) a reference to the name of the Act,

(d) the words “Penalties may apply”.

(2) For the purposes of section 9 (1) of the Act, the prescribed manner of displaying signs within a smoke-free area is:

(a) in such numbers, and

(b) in positions of such prominence,

that they are likely to be seen by a person at a public entrance to, or within, the area.

(3) In this clause:

smoking prohibited symbol means the symbol designated in the Australian Standard entitled AS 1319—1994, Safety signs for the occupational environment to indicate where smoking is prohibited.