Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Last updated: April 14, 2026

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.

All public places

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in both open and enclosed spaces and any place that exposes others to tobacco smoke. The law is interpreted as prohibiting smoking in outdoor places.