Last updated: August 28, 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

Public gardens and parks

Analysis

The regulation prohibits smoking within a distance of eight meters of public gardens and parks.

Entertainment and recreational areas

Analysis

The regulation prohibits smoking within a distance of eight meters of entertainment and recreational areas.

Restaurants and cafes

Analysis

The regulation prohibits smoking within a distance of eight meters of restaurants and cafes.

Convention centers and exhibition halls

Analysis

The regulation prohibits smoking within a distance of eight meters of convention centers and exhibition halls.

Within eight meters of the places specified for entrance, gathering, and passing in smoke free places

Analysis

The regulation prohibits smoking within a distance of eight meters of the entrances to places where smoking is prohibited, in addition to within eight meters of those areas specified for gathering or passing.