Petition · past parliament

Make it illegal to smoke or vape at a venue serving outdoor food and/or drink

Closed 159 signatures

What the petition asks

We all know the dangers of second hand smoke. The surge in uptake of vaping has presented a new ‘fashion’ of bellowing vape smoke into the wind.

Non smokers, and a lot of actual smokers, find both of these behaviours unwanted whilst enjoying a drink or eating.
The law should be updated to make it illegal to smoke and/or vape on a premise which serves food and/or drink. The specific change should focus on outdoor seating areas where patrons sitting nearby are affected by harmful chemicals or unwanted vape smells.

An update to licensing laws would make the the dining or drinking experience more relaxing, enjoyable and more likely profitable.

Timeline

17 May 2021 Petition opened for signatures
17 Nov 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 159
Status Closed
Opened 17 May 2021
Closed 17 Nov 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.