TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: January 23, 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

Children’s playgrounds

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking at children’s playgrounds and outdoor sports grounds.

Law Source, Section
Law of Ukraine No. 2899-IV on Measures to Prevent and Reduce the Consumption of Tobacco Products and their Harmful Influence on the Population’s Health, September 22, 2005 (as amended) Art. 13
Law No. 1978-IX on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Public Health Protection from Harmful Effects of Tobacco Sec. I.3(9)

Sports grounds

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking at children’s playgrounds and outdoor sports grounds.

Law Source, Section
Law of Ukraine No. 2899-IV on Measures to Prevent and Reduce the Consumption of Tobacco Products and their Harmful Influence on the Population’s Health, September 22, 2005 (as amended) Art. 13
Law No. 1978-IX on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Public Health Protection from Harmful Effects of Tobacco Sec. I.3(9)

Educational facilities

Analysis

Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the grounds of educational facilities.

Law Source, Section
Law of Ukraine No. 2899-IV on Measures to Prevent and Reduce the Consumption of Tobacco Products and their Harmful Influence on the Population’s Health, September 22, 2005 (as amended) Art. 13
Law No. 4844-VI on Amendment of Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving Certain Provisions on Limiting Places for Smoking Art. 2(1)

Healthcare facilities

Analysis

Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the grounds of healthcare facilities.

Law Source, Section
Law of Ukraine No. 2899-IV on Measures to Prevent and Reduce the Consumption of Tobacco Products and their Harmful Influence on the Population’s Health, September 22, 2005 (as amended) Art. 13
Law No. 4844-VI on Amendment of Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving Certain Provisions on Limiting Places for Smoking Art. 2(1)
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