Last updated: June 1, 2023

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

Hospital compounds

Analysis

The law specifically prohibits smoking in hospital compounds, which is interpreted as including the indoor and outdoor areas of the premises.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in this respect.

School compounds

Analysis

The law specifically prohibits smoking in school compounds, which is interpreted as including the indoor and outdoor areas of the premises.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in this respect.

Playgrounds

Analysis

The law specifically prohibits smoking on playgrounds.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in this respect.