Last updated: May 30, 2023
Smoke Free Status of Indoor Public Places, Workplaces, and Public Transport
All indoor workplaces
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified. Because of this exception, the regulatory status “Smoking is Restricted” is given.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces without exception. In addition, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all indoor workplaces.
All indoor public places
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified. Because of this exception, the regulatory status “Smoking is Restricted” is given.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all indoor public places without exception. In addition, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all indoor public places.
All public transport
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports (not aircraft) only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given for all public transport.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all public transport.
Government facilities
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including government offices, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all government facilities.
Private offices
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all private offices.
Hospitals
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including hospitals, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all hospitals.
Residential healthcare facilities - public areas
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including healthcare institutions, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all residential healthcare facilities.
Non-residential healthcare facilities
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including healthcare institutions, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all non-residential healthcare facilities.
Childcare facilities/preschools
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including kindergartens and day care centers, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all childcare facilities.
Primary and secondary schools
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including “rooms for practical or theoretical courses,” but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all primary and secondary schools.
Universities/vocational facilities
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including “rooms for practical or theoretical courses” and “dormitories,” but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all universities and vocational facilities.
Shops
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all shops.
Cultural facilities
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including movie theatres, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all cultural facilities.
Indoor stadium/arenas
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all indoor stadiums and arenas.
Restaurants
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all restaurants.
Bars/pubs/nightclubs
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all bars, pubs and nightclubs.
Casinos
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all casinos.
Hotels/lodging - public areas
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all public areas of hotels.
Hotels/lodgings - guest rooms
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all hotel guest rooms.
Prisons/detention facilities - public areas
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all public areas of prisons.
Trains, buses and other shared ground transportation other than taxis
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including public transportation, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all trains, buses, and shared ground transportation.
Taxis (for-hire vehicle)
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including public transportation, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all taxis.
Commercial aircraft
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including aircraft, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all commercial aircraft.
Commercial watercraft
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including public transportation, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place. Therefore, the law is interpreted to prohibit smoking in all other places outside the exception specified in the decree and the regulatory status “100% Smoke Free” is given.
While this interpretation of the legislation aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, a future decree should clarify requirements under Arts. 14 and 15 to ensure that smoking is clearly prohibited in all commercial watercraft.
Public transport facilities (waiting areas for mass transit)
Article 14 of the law states that it is prohibited for any person to expose another person to tobacco smoke outside places reserved for smokers. Article 15 of the law prohibits smoking in a list of places, including airports, but states that designated smoking areas may be set up in some of those places. Further, the law must be implemented by a decree.
The only decree issued to date establishes designated smoking areas in airports only and in no other place.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, smoking should be prohibited in all public transport facilities, including airports.