38 pubs breached smoking ban in 2007

Updated: 11:37, Monday, 12 May 2008

A total of 38 pubs were prosecuted last year for breaching the smoking ban, according to the Office of Tobacco Control's annual report.

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Smoking ban - 38 pubs prosecuted in 2007 for flouting the rules

Nearly 29,000 inspections of workplaces were carried out by environmental health officers and 95% were found to be compliant.

The Office of Tobacco Control says active enforcement of the smoke-free legislation was vital in maintaining high levels of compliance.

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