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Term | --FCTC-Based Definition | Suriname | ||
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Workplace |
View Definition An area, permanent or temporary, in which a person performs duties of employment or work, regardless of whether the work is done for compensation or on a voluntary basis, and includes private offices, common areas and any other area which generally is used or frequented during the course of employment or work. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 20) |
Defined
Yes
Analysis
The definition of “workspaces” aligns with the definition of “workplace” provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Public Transport |
View Definition Any vehicle used for the carriage of members of the public, usually for reward or commercial gain. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 22) |
Defined
Yes
Analysis
The definition of “public transportation” aligns with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Second Hand Smoke (or similar term) |
View Definition The smoke emitted from the burning end of a cigarette or from other tobacco products usually in combination with the smoke exhaled by the smoker. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 15) |
Not Defined
No
Analysis
The law does not contain a definition of “second hand smoke.” Although this term is not defined, a definition is not strictly necessary because the term is not used in the law. The law's smoke free measures provide that “it is prohibited . . . to smoke in” specified places, rather than, for example, “no person shall be exposed to second hand smoke” in specified places. |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Smoking or Smoke |
View Definition Being in possession or control of a lit tobacco product regardless of whether the smoke is being actively inhaled or exhaled. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 17) |
Defined
Yes
Analysis
The definition of “smoking” aligns with but is broader than the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in that it applies to any tobacco product producing emissions to some extent and does not necessarily impose the criterion of being “lit,” as in the Guidelines. |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Public Place |
View Definition An area, permanent or temporary, that is accessible to the general public or for collective use by the general public regardless of ownership or right of access. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 18) |
Defined
Yes
Analysis
The definition of “public accessible spaces” contained in the law aligns with the definition of “public place” contained in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Tobacco Product |
View Definition Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f)) |
Defined
Yes
Analysis
The definition of “tobacco and/or tobacco products” aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(f). |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Indoor or Enclosed |
View Definition Any space covered by a roof or enclosed by one or more walls or sides, regardless of the type of material used for the roof, walls or sides, and regardless of whether the structure is permanent or temporary. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 19) |
Defined
Yes
Analysis
The definition of “space” contained in the law aligns with the definition of “indoor” or “enclosed” contained in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Suriname | ||||
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All indoor workplaces |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law bans smoking in an exhaustive list of indoor public places, indoor workplaces, and means of public transport and includes the catchall “public and private workspaces.” The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to banning smoking in all indoor workplaces. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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All indoor public places |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The bans smoking in an exhaustive list of indoor public places, indoor workplaces, and means of public transport and includes the catchall “public and private workspaces.” The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to beginning smoking in all indoor public places. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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All public transport |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law bans smoking in airplanes, helicopters, buses, trains, taxis, boats, and all other means of public transportation, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Government facilities |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking on government grounds, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Private offices |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in private working spaces, offices, and office buildings, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Hospitals |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in healthcare facilities, clinics, and hospitals, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Residential healthcare facilities - public areas |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in healthcare facilities, clinics, and hospitals, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Non-residential healthcare facilities |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in healthcare facilities, clinics, and hospitals, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Childcare facilities/preschools |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in buildings and places of educational institutions of all levels and childcare institutions, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Primary and secondary schools |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in buildings and places of educational institutions of all levels and childcare institutions, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Universities/vocational facilities |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in buildings and places of educational institutions of all levels and childcare institutions, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Shops |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in small commercial establishments, including shops, markets, market squares, and shopping malls, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Cultural facilities |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in cinemas, theaters, concert halls, and all other places meant for indoor amusements, museums, as well as in all workplaces, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Indoor stadium/arenas |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in places for sport, education, and recreation, as well as in all workplaces, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Restaurants |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in cafés, discotheques, clubs, cafeterias, pubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants, including all spaces that are contributing and/or part of these facilities’ functioning, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Bars/pubs/nightclubs |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in cafés, discotheques, clubs, cafeterias, pubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants, including all spaces that are contributing and/or part of these facilities’ functioning, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Casinos |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in casinos, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Hotels/lodging - public areas |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in hotels, motels, guesthouses, and all other accommodation facilities, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Hotels/lodgings - guest rooms |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law bans smoking in hotels, motels, guesthouses, and all other accommodation facilities. Although it does not specifically address guest rooms, these are workplaces and the law bans smoking in indoor public and private workplaces, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Prisons/detention facilities - public areas |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
Prisons and detention facilities are not included in the list of workplaces and public places where smoking is banned. However, prisons are typically government facilities and are workplaces, and smoking is prohibited in both of these places. Thus, the law is interpreted as prohibiting smoking in prison and detention facilities, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Trains, buses and other shared ground transportation other than taxis |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law bans smoking in airplanes, helicopters, buses, trains, taxis, boats, and all other means of public transportation, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Taxis (for-hire vehicle) |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in taxis, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Commercial aircraft |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law bans smoking in airplanes, helicopters, buses, trains, taxis, boats, and all other means of public transportation, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Commercial watercraft |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law bans smoking in airplanes, helicopters, buses, trains, taxis, boats, and all other means of public transportation, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Public transport facilities (waiting areas for mass transit) |
100% Smoke Free
“100% Smoke Free”: 100% smoke free environment throughtout the entire premises of the listed place. "Smoking rooms" and "smoking areas" are not permitted. Analysis
The law specifically bans smoking in public transport terminals, including seaports, river ports, airports, train and bus stations and waiting rooms, in alignment with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Does the law require any outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces to be smoke free or restrict smoking in any way? |
Yes
Yes |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Suriname | ||||
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Post signs |
Yes
Yes Analysis
The law specifically requires the person in charge of the premises to place visible signs where smoking is banned and provides for penalties of jail up to three months or a fine of the category five of the General Fines Act (S.B. 2002 no. 73), or both. Signage requirements, including size and text, are contained in Ministry of Public Health Decision No. 1189. These provisions align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines; however, a penalty of licensure sanction would ensure closer alignment. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Remove ashtrays |
Yes
Yes Analysis
The law specifically requires the person in charge of the premises to take care that no ashtrays are provided and provides for penalties of jail up to three months and or a fine. These provisions align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines; however, a penalty of licensure sanction would ensure closer alignment. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Steps to require a person to stop smoking (e.g., warn, discontinue service, call authorities) |
Yes
Yes Analysis
Although the law does not specify steps persons responsible for the premises must take, it requires the persons responsible to undertake the necessary actions to assure the place/public transportation service is smoke free. The law also requires the Ministry of Health to enact regulations determining specific obligations. These have yet to be enacted. Violations are punishable by imprisonment not exceeding three months or a fine of the category five of the General Fines Act (S.B. 2002 no. 73), or both. The law would more fully align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines if regulations were enacted to elaborate specific steps to be taken, such as refusing service and calling authorities for failure to heed a warning. Additionally, an added penalty of licensure sanction would ensure closer alignment. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Not to smoke where prohibited |
Yes
Yes Analysis
Smokers must not smoke in “public spaces, working spaces, and public transportation.” Violations are punishable by imprisonment for up to one month, a fine, or both. Fines are fixed by a decision by the Attorney General and range from SRD 100 to SRD 150 depending on the location of the violation. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Other |
No
No |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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Are sub-national jurisdictions permitted to have smoke-free laws? |
Yes
Yes |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |