Does the law require any outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces to be smoke free or restrict smoking in any way? Examples of such places include within a specified distance of doorways, outdoor patios of bars or restaurants, parks/beaches, outdoor stadiums, and outdoor markets.
Yes
Grounds of daycare facilities, preschools, primary schools, and lower-secondary schools
Analysis
Smoking is prohibited on the grounds of daycare facilities, preschools, primary schools, and lower-secondary schools (schooling through age 16).
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, which obligate Parties to adopt and implement effective measures providing protection from exposure to tobacco smoke “in indoor workplaces, public transport, indoor public places and, as appropriate, other public places.”
Premises intended for instructional, sports and leisure activities for children and adolescents
Analysis
Smoking is prohibited on premises intended for instructional, sports and leisure activities for children and adolescents.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, which obligate Parties to adopt and implement effective measures providing protection from exposure to tobacco smoke “in indoor workplaces, public transport, indoor public places and, as appropriate, other public places.”
