Last updated: September 17, 2019
Enforcement Authorities
Civil Aviation Safety Authority; Owner/operator of an airline
By federal regulations, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and/or the owner or operator of an airline has a duty to enforce smoking prohibitions on aircraft.
Owner/operator of an airport
By federal regulations, the owner or operator of an airport has a duty to enforce smoking prohibitions in airports.
The National Transport Commission; Operator of an interstate bus line
By federal regulations, the National Transport Commission and the operator of an interstate bus line have a duty to enforce smoking prohibitions on interstate buses.
State and Territory Departments of Health
In States and Territories, the local Department of Health has jurisdiction over enforcement of smoking restrictions and prohibitions. A full analysis of all those sub-national laws is beyond the scope of this national legislation database and therefore whether or not a duty is imposed on the authorized agency is not explored here.
