Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990

Smoking and vaping prohibited in workplaces and public areas

6A: Smoking in prison cells

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"Smoking is banned in prison cells, but this rule is no longer enforced."

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You can't smoke in prison cells, but this rule is no longer in effect. It was stopped on 5 March 2013 by the Corrections Amendment Act 2013. This change was made by section 48(4) of the Corrections Amendment Act 2013.

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6ASmoking in prison cells (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 6A: repealed, on , by section 48(4) of the Corrections Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 5).