TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Sub-national Laws

Are sub-national jurisdictions permitted to have smoke-free laws?

Yes

If yes, are they allowed to be more stringent than national law?

Yes

If yes, do one or more sub-national jurisdictions have smoke-free laws more stringent than national law?

Yes

A brief comment on the extent of sub-national legislation:

Some mayors at the level of cities are allowed to adopt a local order (arrêté municipal) prohibiting smoking in public gardens or on beaches.

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