Last updated: June 5, 2024
Enforcement Authorities
Local Authority Boards of Health
Public places, public transport
Local Authority Boards of Health are responsible for monitoring and compliance of the smoke-free provisions within its jurisdiction. It is unclear from the Act and Regulations if there is a duty to enforce.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Workplaces
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for monitoring and compliance of the smoke-free provisions within its jurisdiction. It is unclear from the Act and Regulations if there is a duty to enforce.
Icelandic Transport Authority
Public transport
The Icelandic Transport Authority is responsible for monitoring compliance of the smoke-free provisions within its jurisdiction. It is unclear from the Act if there is a duty to enforce.
The Minister in charge of public health and prevention
All public places, workplaces and public transport
The law authorizes the minister in charge of public health and prevention to exercise supervision over matters covered by the act, which includes restrictions on smoking.
