Last updated: December 3, 2021

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

Playgrounds and children’s play areas

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in playgrounds and children's playing areas or places. The law defines these places as areas of confined open space containing equipment or conditions specifically designed for games and recreation by minors.

Areas or establishments where food is made, transformed, prepared, tasted, or sold

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in places where food is made, transformed, prepared, tasted, or sold. This provision is interpreted as applying to outdoor food stands.

Open spaces at health facilities