Last updated: May 15, 2020
Smoke Free Status of Indoor Public Places, Workplaces, and Public Transport
All indoor workplaces
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces. Thus, the law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all parts of all indoor workplaces and indoor public places.
All indoor public places
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces. Thus, the law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all parts of all indoor workplaces and indoor public places.
All public transport
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places, which includes “a public conveyance or transport,” and enclosed workplaces. Thus, the law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all parts of all indoor workplaces, indoor public places, and public transport.
Government facilities
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “all government buildings.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in government facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Private offices
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including private workplaces, offices, and office buildings. Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in private offices. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Hospitals
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “health institutions,” which include hospitals. Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in hospitals. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Residential healthcare facilities - public areas
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “health institutions,” which include residential healthcare facilities. Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in residential healthcare facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Non-residential healthcare facilities
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “health institutions,” which include non-residential healthcare facilities. Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in non-residential healthcare facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Childcare facilities/preschools
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “residential houses and any other such premises in which children are cared for whether for a fee or not.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in childcare facilities/preschools. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Primary and secondary schools
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “educational institution[s] of all levels.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in primary and secondary schools. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Universities/vocational facilities
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “educational institution[s] of all levels.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in universities/vocational facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Shops
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “retail or wholesale establishment[s] including a shopping mall or market.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in shops. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Cultural facilities
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “cinema hall[s], theatres, video houses, such other halls or places of performance, disco halls or any other entertainment facilities at any time during which is open to the public” and “any other facility accessible to the public.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in cultural facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Indoor stadium/arenas
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “stadium[s], sports and recreational facilities or an amusement park.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in indoor stadiums/arenas. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Restaurants
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “restaurant[s]… and any other eating place.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in restaurants. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Bars/pubs/nightclubs
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including bars. Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in bars/pubs/nightclubs. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Casinos
While casinos are not specifically addressed, the law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “… any other entertainment facilities at any time during which is open to the public,” “pool and bingo hall[s],” “any other facility accessible to the public,” and “any other facilities that employ paid personnel.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in casinos. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Hotels/lodging - public areas
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including hotels. Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in hotels/lodging. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Hotels/lodgings - guest rooms
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including hotels. Hotel/lodging guest rooms are not specifically addressed, though, and thus, the regulatory status is “Uncertain.” The law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in hotel/lodging guestrooms. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Prisons/detention facilities - public areas
While prisons/detention facilities are not specifically addressed, the law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “any other facility accessible to the public,” and “any other facilities that employ paid personnel.” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in prisons/detention facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places and workplaces be 100% smoke free.
Trains, buses and other shared ground transportation other than taxis
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places, which includes “a public conveyance or transport,” and enclosed workplaces. Additionally, the law clarifies that “any means of transportation used for commercial, public or professional purposes and used by more than one person” qualifies as a workplace and public place under the law.
The law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in trains, buses, and other shared ground transportation. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places, workplaces, and public transportation be 100% smoke free.
Taxis (for-hire vehicle)
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places, which includes “a public conveyance or transport,” and enclosed workplaces. Additionally, the law clarifies that “any means of transportation used for commercial, public or professional purposes and used by more than one person” qualifies as a workplace and public place under the law.
The law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in taxis. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places, workplaces, and public transportation be 100% smoke free.
Commercial aircraft
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places, which includes “a public conveyance or transport,” and enclosed workplaces. Additionally, the law clarifies that “any means of transportation used for commercial, public or professional purposes and used by more than one person” qualifies as a workplace and public place under the law.
The law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in commercial aircraft. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places, workplaces, and public transportation be 100% smoke free.
Commercial watercraft
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places, which includes “a public conveyance or transport,” and enclosed workplaces. Additionally, the law clarifies that “any means of transportation used for commercial, public or professional purposes and used by more than one person” qualifies as a workplace and public place under the law.
The law does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in commercial watercraft. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places, workplaces, and public transportation be 100% smoke free.
Public transport facilities (waiting areas for mass transit)
The law restricts smoking to designated areas in enclosed public places and enclosed workplaces, including “public transportation terminal[s].” Thus, it does not align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines because it does not provide for 100% indoor smoke free environments, and therefore, does not provide effective or universal protection against tobacco smoke exposure in public transport facilities. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require that all parts of all public places, workplaces, and public transportation be 100% smoke free.