It is quite clear – illegal shisha businesses will not be tolerated by any local authority in the UK. Non-compliant businesses can expect regular visits from the Council and their partners until they are satisfied that compliance has been achieved. It is verylikely that the owners of non-compliant shisha bars/cafe will be prosecuted and if you are licensed to sell alcohol, your licence may also be at risk. If you're thinking of opening a shisha bar and unsure of the smoking

What does the law say? The smokefree legislation for England (1997) makes it a criminal offence to allow smoking, which includes shisha, in virtually all enclosed public places and all workspaces. Indoor workplace smoking is a criminal offence and anyone wanting to smoke has to go outside in an open area to smoke. What is ‘substantially enclosed’? Areas you provide for use by smokers with a ceiling or roof but have an opening in the walls, which is less than half the total ar