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
Required walkway areas, building entrances or exits
Analysis
Article 60 of the regulations provides that smoking areas, which must be in open air spaces, must be physically separated and unconnected from the 100% smoke- and emissions-free spaces and be located at least 10 meters away from building entrances, exits, and any place where people necessarily walk through or gather.
Places for the service or consumption of food and beverages
Analysis
Article 60 of the regulations prohibits the service or consumption of food and beverage in designated smoking areas, which must be located in open air spaces. Therefore, outdoor areas where food and beverages are served and/or consumed must be smoke free.
Places for entertainment, social, or recreational activities
Analysis
Article 60 of the regulations prohibits the provision of entertainment, social, or recreational activities in smoking areas, which must be located in open air spaces. Therefore, outdoor places for these activities must be smoke free.
