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The law prohibits smoking in workplaces, but allows for the designation of ventilated rooms for smoking in the following specified places that are both workplaces and public places: airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses. Accordingly, the regulatory status code “Smoking is Restricted” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all parts of all indoor workplaces to be 100% smoke free.

The law prohibits smoking in public places, but allows for the designation of smoking rooms with ventilation in the following specified places that are both public places and workplaces: airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses. Accordingly, the regulatory status code “Smoking is Restricted” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all parts of all indoor public places to be 100% smoke free.

The law prohibits smoking on public transport, but allows for the designation of smoking rooms with ventilation on ships and trains. Accordingly, the regulatory status code “Smoking is Restricted” is given.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require all means of public transport to be 100% smoke free.

The law prohibits smoking in indoor government facilities.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to government facilities.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses. Because private offices are not among those places listed as exceptions, smoking is prohibited in all indoor private offices.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to private offices.

The law prohibits smoking in indoor and outdoor areas of health facilities.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to hospitals.

The law prohibits smoking in indoor and outdoor areas of health facilities.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to public areas of residential healthcare facilities.

The law prohibits smoking in indoor and outdoor areas of health facilities.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to public areas of non-residential healthcare facilities.

The law prohibits smoking in all indoor and outdoor childcare facilities and entertainment areas designated for children.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to childcare facilities/preschool.

The law comprehensively prohibits smoking in indoor and outdoor education facilities other than universities, colleges, and academic institutes, where smoking is banned indoors.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to primary and secondary schools.

The law prohibits smoking in indoor areas of universities, colleges, and academic institutes.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to universities/vocational facilities.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to stores or shops.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to cultural facilities.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to indoor stadiums/arenas.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to restaurants.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses. Designated smoking rooms with ventilation are permitted in those places specified.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in bars, pubs, and nightclubs.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to casinos.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses. Designated smoking rooms with ventilation are permitted in those places specified. In hotels, designated smoking rooms may not be located in the common hall.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all parts of hotels.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses. Designated smoking rooms with ventilation are permitted in those places specified.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in hotels/lodging guest rooms.

The law bans smoking in indoor public places and workplaces except in airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels, and guesthouses.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to public areas in prisons/detention facilities.

The law prohibits smoking in public means of transport that are automobiles, airplanes, and sky trains/metros, but authorizes smoking rooms with ventilation on ships and trains. On trains, designated smoking rooms must be located at the end of the train and not in the connection area between two passenger cars.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking on all means of shared ground transport.

The law specifically prohibits smoking in automobiles, airplanes, and sky trains/metros.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with regard to taxis.

The law specifically prohibits smoking in airplanes.

Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to commercial aircraft.

The law specifically prohibits smoking in public means of transport that are automobiles, airplanes, and sky trains/metros, but authorizes smoking rooms with ventilation on ships and trains. On ships, designated smoking areas can either be located on the deck or in private rooms.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, smoking should be completely prohibited on all means of public transport, including ships and all other commercial watercraft.

The law bans smoking in public transport facilities with the exception of airports. In airport waiting areas, designated smoking rooms with ventilation are permitted.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should prohibit smoking in all public transport facilities.