Ayrshire hospital workers could be fined up to £2,500 if they break smoking ban laws.
Gatekeepers of the no-smoking perimeters could face tougher fines than smokers if they knowingly allow anyone to light up within the 15-metre banned zone.
Staff with designated responsibility would face up to £200 on the spot (reduced to £150 if paid within 15 days) and £2,500 if an offence leads to a prosecution.
