Last updated: December 15, 2021

Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

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

Within five meters an entrance, exit, window, or ventilation intake

Analysis

The regulations prohibit smoking within a five meter radius of the entrance, exit, window, or ventilation intake of a public place, workplace, or public conveyance. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

Outdoor dining and service areas

Analysis

The regulations prohibit smoking in outdoor dining and service areas. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

Parks

Analysis

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

National heritage sites

Analysis

The regulations prohibit smoking in national heritage sites. The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

Beaches

Analysis

The regulations prohibit smoking at beaches, but permit outdoor smoking areas to be established pursuant to Regulation 12(2). The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

Outdoor markets

Analysis

The regulations prohibit smoking at outdoor markets, but permit outdoor smoking areas to be established pursuant to Regulation 12(2). The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.

Swimming pools

Analysis

The regulations prohibit smoking at Class A and Class B swimming pools operated under the Public Health (Swimming Pools) Regulations, 2000 or under the Public Health (Tourist Establishments) Regulations, 2000 (except pools for private use or where a pool is exclusively accessible for an independent or private villa or suite). The ban on smoking in these places extends to cover using or holding an electronic tobacco product.