Last updated: October 4, 2019
Duties / Penalties
Post signs
There is no duty imposed upon business owners, employers, or supervisors to post signs indicating that smoking is prohibited on the premises, where applicable.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should impose a duty upon the owner, manager, or other person in charge of the premises to post clear signs at entrances and other appropriate locations indicating that smoking is not permitted.
Remove ashtrays
There is no duty imposed upon business owners, employers, or supervisors to remove ashtrays from the premises.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should impose a duty upon the owner, manager, or other person in charge of the premises to remove ashtrays from the premises.
Steps to require a person to stop smoking (e.g., warn, discontinue service, call authorities)
The law does not require a business owner, employer, or supervisor to take steps to require a person to stop smoking.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should impose a duty on a business owner, employer, or supervisor to take such steps.
Not to smoke where prohibited
The law imposes a duty on smokers not to smoke where prohibited. Violations are punishable by eight days of imprisonment, a fine not to exceed one hundred thousand Congolese Francs, or both.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to penalties for those who smoke where smoking is prohibited.
