Last updated: January 19, 2024

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

Outdoor areas of schools and early childhood education and care centers

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking “in any part of the premises (whether an internal area or an open area) at any time on any day” of schools and early childhood education and care centers. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in outdoor areas of such facilities.