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Will the new law affect private clubs eg: rugby clubs, snooker clubs, golf clubs, workingmens clubs etc?

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Will the new law affect private clubs eg: rugby clubs, snooker clubs, golf clubs, workingmens clubs etc?

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Yes. The Health Act 2006 was amended when passing through Parliament with the effect that pubs and clubs are covered by the smoke free arrangements and cannot be exempted. Members of staff of private clubs deserve the same protection from the health effects of second-hand smoke as everyone else.