Jamaica

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces without exception. In addition, the ban extends to residences used for commercially-operated childcare because such premises are specifically included in the definition of “workplace.” The smoking ban also extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to indoor workplaces.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor public places without exception. The smoking ban extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to indoor public places.

The regulations prohibit smoking on all public conveyances. The smoking ban extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to smoking on public transport.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes government-occupied buildings. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in all government facilities. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to government facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although private offices are not specifically mentioned, they are covered under the smoking ban as workplaces. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in private offices. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to private offices.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes health facilities. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in hospitals. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to hospitals.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes health facilities. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in public areas of residential healthcare facilities. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public areas of residential healthcare facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes health facilities. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in non-residential healthcare facilities. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to non-residential healthcare facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes educational institutions and areas specifically for use by children. In addition, the definition of “workplace” specifically includes residences used for commercially-operated childcare activities. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in preschools and childcare facilities. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to preschools and childcare facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes educational institutions. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in primary and secondary schools. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to primary and secondary schools.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes educational institutions. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in universities and vocational facilities. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to universities and vocational facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although shops are not specifically listed, they are covered under the smoking ban as public places and workplaces. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to shops.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although cultural facilities are not specifically listed, they are covered under the smoking ban as public places and workplaces. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to cultural facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes sports, athletic, and other similar facilities for use by the public. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in indoor stadiums and arenas. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to indoor stadiums and arenas.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although restaurants are not specifically listed, they are covered under the smoking ban as public places and workplaces. Restaurants are specifically included in the definition of “public place.” The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to restaurants.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although bars, pubs, and nightclubs are not specifically listed, they are covered under the smoking ban as public places and workplaces. Bars and clubs are specifically included in the definition of “public place.” The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to bars, pubs, and nightclubs.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although casinos are not specifically listed, they are covered under the smoking ban as public places and workplaces. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to casinos.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and although public areas of hotels are not specifically listed, they are covered under the smoking ban as public places and workplaces. “Tourist establishments,” which include hotels, are specifically included in the definition of “public place.” The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public areas of hotels and lodging.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

Although hotel guest rooms are workplaces for some, it is uncertain whether they are intended to be covered by the law. In addition, the amended Second Schedule’s language around “balconies of tourist establishments” suggests that some hotel guest rooms may be designated as smoking or non-smoking, although the law is not clear on this point. Accordingly, the regulatory status code “Uncertain” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all parts of all indoor public places and workplaces, specifically including guest rooms in hotels and other lodging, to be 100% smoke free.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes government-occupied buildings, which would include prisons and detention facilities. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in public areas of prisons and detention facilities. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public areas of prisons and detention facilities.

The regulations prohibit smoking on all public conveyances without exception. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to smoking on trains, buses, and other shared ground transportation.

The regulations prohibit smoking on all public conveyances without exception. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to smoking in taxis.

The regulations prohibit smoking on all public conveyances. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to smoking on commercial aircraft.

The regulations prohibit smoking on all public conveyances. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to smoking on commercial watercraft.

The regulations prohibit smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces without exception. The Second Schedule includes a non-exhaustive list of places where smoking is prohibited, and specifically includes “bus stops, and departure and arrival waiting areas at a port or station for any form of transportation.” The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to public transport facilities.