La_Dolce_Vita Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Businesses in the Isle of Man hospitality sector should not be unduly concerned about the imminent smoking ban, an industry leader says. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7313731.stm All these newsbites about this anti-smoking law makes it sound as if the Island is making a frightening step into the a new world. But obviously everywhere else in the British Isles has had this ban so the impact will be the same. I do think that a £5,000 fine is very excessive for breaching the ban. I think it is £1,000 in the UK. A hypothetical sitaution, but is it true that if a customer continues to smoke in any establishment (such as a pub) after being told not to, and that person is caught by the police, then the staff will face the relevant punishment and not the customer. That it will be staff as well as the patron that will be punished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 A hypothetical sitaution, but is it true that if a customer continues to smoke in any establishment (such as a pub) after being told not to, and that person is caught by the police, then the staff will face the relevant punishment and not the customer. That it will be staff as well as the patron that will be punished? Off topic now, but it's the lorry driver (not the operator) that gets fined for having illegal immigrants found stowing away in their lorry coming over to the UK. I think it is up to £3k per stowaway. Even if the truck driver hadn't the slightest clue of knowing they were there or had anyway of finding them. Bloody harsh rule if you ask me. Especially if they're carrying a sealed unit. Back on topic: Smacks of 1984 to me really, but the smoking ban has worked really well here in Essex. I can wear the same t-shirt for 3 whole days now and people will still ignore me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcCann Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I never realised it started on Sunday. I always presumed it was the 1st of April. A smoke free Merseyside derby in the pub on Sunday. Bliss. Now if only we can spank those horrible redshite bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbot Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Smokers across the Isle of Man will spark up in pubs, restaurants and workplaces for the last time on Saturday night. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7320674.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcCann Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 As an aside how is the ban being enforced. Can we expect men in high visability vests and peaked caps with a little yellow band round them telling drunk men to 'put that out' or is is purely the responsibility of the landlord? Also in a week or so when the smoky smell starts to clear we should have a pub with nastiest toilet aroma competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 you prob find that theres extra staff on for the first couple of weeks and i would say u prob get kicked out if u dont put it out, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Put what out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 As an aside how is the ban being enforced. Can we expect men in high visability vests and peaked caps with a little yellow band round them telling drunk men to 'put that out' or is is purely the responsibility of the landlord? Also in a week or so when the smoky smell starts to clear we should have a pub with nastiest toilet aroma competition I'm going to put in an early vote for the Woody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcCann Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Dibs on the Bowler. It's bad enough with the smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC-Drift.com Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 At least you can't get lung cancer from smelly toilets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Erin Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 At least you can't get lung cancer from smelly toilets True enough, and I for one has been waiting for the smoking ban for a long time. It's disgusting having ignorant fuckers smoking in restaurants where fresh food is being consumed, and it's a relic of a bygone era. It's just typical that the Isle of Man has to be the last to toe the line on this. Banning smoking in pubs is not the end of the world. People adapt and survive, and it will be nice to come home after a night out without stinking of second hand smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_scrote Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I agree with Port Erin..there's nothing worse than having smoking at the next table to you..... The Island could have led the way with implementing this ban years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 As an aside how is the ban being enforced. Can we expect men in high visability vests and peaked caps with a little yellow band round them telling drunk men to 'put that out' or is is purely the responsibility of the landlord? Also in a week or so when the smoky smell starts to clear we should have a pub with nastiest toilet aroma competition I'm going to put in an early vote for the Woody. I can report I was in the Woody last night and despite a faint aroma of stale beer and sweat on arrival there was no real evil pungency! Pretty busy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Shush, don't say things like that. How will the smoking nazis argue their point if you go round telling the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Shush, don't say things like that. How will the smoking nazis argue their point if you go round telling the truth. aaaaa well you see. i would say said person cant smell so well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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