Botswana

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor workplaces. The law permits a person in control of an indoor workplace to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all parts of all indoor workplaces to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor public places. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all parts of all indoor public places to be 100% smoke free.

The law permits the person in control of a public service vehicle to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zone must have a separate entrance, separate ventilation and cannot expose non-smokers to smoke. In some forms of public transport such as taxis and buses, it would be impossible to set aside specially designated smoking areas that meet the law’s requirements. Therefore, the regulatory status of smoking in those vehicles is uncertain, while smoking is restricted to designated areas in other means of public transport such as trains and commercial watercraft.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should clearly prohibit smoking on all means of public transportation.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free government facilities. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all government facilities to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor private offices. The law permits a person in control of a private workplace to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require indoor private offices to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free hospitals. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all hospitals to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free residential healthcare facilities. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all public areas of residential healthcare facilities to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free non-residential healthcare facilities. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all non-residential healthcare facilities to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free childcare facilities and preschools. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all childcare facilities and preschools to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free primary and secondary schools. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all primary and secondary schools to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free universities and vocational facilities. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all universities and vocational facilities to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor shops. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all indoor shops to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor cultural facilities. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all indoor cultural facilities to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor stadiums and arenas. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all indoor stadiums and arenas to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free restaurants. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all restaurants to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free bars, pubs, and nightclubs. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all bars, pubs, and nightclubs to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free casinos. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all casinos to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor public areas in hotels and other lodging. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all indoor public areas of hotels and other lodging to be 100% smoke free.

The law permits a person in control of a place of lodging to designate up to 20 percent of rooms as smoking rooms, subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all guest rooms in hotels to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor public areas of prisons. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all indoor public areas of prisons to be 100% smoke free.

The law permits the person in control of a public service vehicle to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zone must have a separate entrance, separate ventilation, and cannot expose non-smokers to smoke. In some forms of ground transportation, it would be impossible to set aside specially designated smoking areas that meet the law’s requirements. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Uncertain” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should clearly prohibit smoking on all means of public transportation including trains, buses, and other shared ground transportation.

The law permits the person in control of a public service vehicle to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zone must have a separate entrance, separate ventilation, and cannot expose non-smokers to smoke. However, it is impossible to set aside specially designated smoking areas that meet the law’s requirements in a taxi. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Uncertain” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in taxis.

The law permits the owner or occupier of a public transit vehicle to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zone must have a separate entrance, separate ventilation, and cannot expose non-smokers to smoke. In commercial aircraft, it may be impossible to set aside specially designated smoking areas that meet the law’s requirements. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Uncertain” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should clearly prohibit smoking on commercial aircraft.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free commercial watercraft. The law permits a person in control of a public transit vehicle, which, by definition, includes commercial watercraft, to create a zone for smoking. The smoking zone must have a separate entrance, separate ventilation and cannot expose non-smokers to smoke. Therefore, smoking is restricted to these areas on commercial watercraft.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require commercial watercraft to be 100% smoke free.

The law does not provide for 100% smoke free indoor public transport facilities. The law permits a person in control of a public or private workplace to create a zone for smoking. Because all public places are workplaces for someone, the law is interpreted as permitting a smoking zone in any indoor public place as well. The smoking zones, in turn, are subject to certain restrictions provided in the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require indoor public transport facilities to be 100% smoke free.