Mar 1, 2010

Prosecuted for not displaying a no-smoking signBy ThisisNottingham.co.uk

A business owner is challenging legislation which dictates that no-smoking signs must be displayed in shops.

Stuart Isbister, who owns garden gift shop The Worm That Turned in Derby Road, city centre, refused to pay a £200 fixed penalty notice after being warned to display a sign by Nottingham City Council.

The council has now taken him to court for not paying the fixed penalty notice.

Mr Isbister pleaded not guilty at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today, and faces a fine of £1,000 if he loses a trial, which is due to take place on April 27.

Mr Isbister said the A5 signs are not necessary and would look unwelcoming at the entrance to his shop.

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