Last updated: October 31, 2024
Smoke Free Status of Indoor Public Places, Workplaces, and Public Transport
All indoor workplaces
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to indoor workplaces.
All indoor public places
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to indoor public places.
All public transport
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all public transport vehicles. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public transport.
Government facilities
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in government facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to government facilities.
Private offices
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in private offices is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to private offices.
Hospitals
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in hospitals is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to hospitals.
Residential healthcare facilities - public areas
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in public areas of residential healthcare facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public areas of healthcare facilities.
Non-residential healthcare facilities
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in non-residential healthcare facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to non-residential healthcare facilities.
Childcare facilities/preschools
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in childcare facilities/preschools is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to childcare facilities and preschools.
Primary and secondary schools
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in primary and secondary school is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to primary and secondary schools.
Universities/vocational facilities
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in universities/vocational facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to universities and vocational facilities.
Shops
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in shops is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to shops.
Cultural facilities
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in cultural facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to cultural facilities.
Indoor stadium/arenas
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in indoor stadiums/arenas is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to indoor stadiums and arenas.
Restaurants
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in restaurants is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to restaurants.
Bars/pubs/nightclubs
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in bars/pubs/nightclubs is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to bars, pubs and nightclubs.
Casinos
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in casinos is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to casinos.
Hotels/lodging - public areas
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in public areas of hotels and lodgings is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public areas of hotels.
Hotels/lodgings - guest rooms
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in guest rooms of hotels and lodgings is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to guest rooms in hotels and lodging facilities.
Prisons/detention facilities - public areas
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in public areas of prisons and detention facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public areas of prisons and detention facilities.
Trains, buses and other shared ground transportation other than taxis
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all public transport vehicles. Therefore, smoking in trains, buses, and other shared ground transportation is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to trains, buses, and other shared ground transport.
Taxis (for-hire vehicle)
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all public transport vehicles. Therefore, smoking in taxis is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to taxis.
Commercial aircraft
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all public transport vehicles. Therefore, smoking in commercial aircraft is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to commercial aircraft.
Commercial watercraft
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all public transport vehicles. Therefore, smoking in commercial watercraft is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to commercial watercraft.
Public transport facilities (waiting areas for mass transit)
The law prohibits smoking or exposing others to tobacco smoke in all workplaces and public places. Therefore, smoking in public transport facilities is prohibited. The procedures for the implementation of smoke free places are to be defined by regulatory enactment, which have not yet been issued.
Once issued, the law will align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public transport facilities.