Last updated: September 17, 2019

Key Terms

Second Hand Smoke (or similar term)

Term Not Defined
Analysis

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 . . . expose others to tobacco smoke than, for example, “no person shall be exposed to second hand smoke in enclosed public places. . . .”

FCTC-Based 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)

Smoking or Smoke

Term Not Defined
Analysis

The law does not contain a definition of "smoking" or "smoke." The lack of this key definition could impede implementation and enforcement of provisions that prohibit or restrict smoking in specified places. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of "smoke" or "smoking" in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.

FCTC-Based 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)

Public Place

Term Not Defined
Analysis

The law does not contain a definition of "public place." The law prohibits smoking in public places. The failure to define "public place" may impede enforcement of the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of "public place" in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.

FCTC-Based 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)

Workplace

Term Not Defined
Analysis

The law does not contain a definition of "workplace." The law prohibits smoking in any workplace. The failure to define "workplace" may impede enforcement of the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of "workplace" in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.

FCTC-Based 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)

Public Transport

Term Not Defined
Analysis

The law does not contain a definition of "public transport." The law prohibits smoking in any public transportation vehicle. The failure to define "public transport" may impede enforcement of the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of "public transport" in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.

FCTC-Based Definition

Any vehicle used for the carriage of members of the public, usually for reward or commercial gain. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 22)

Indoor or Enclosed

Term Not Defined
Analysis

The law does not contain a definition of "indoor" or "enclosed." The law prohibits smoking in public places. The failure to define "enclosed" may impede enforcement of the law.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of "indoor" or "enclosed" in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.

FCTC-Based 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)

Tobacco Product

Term Defined
Definition

“Tobacco products” and “Tobacco” mean all products intended to be smoked, sniffed, sucked or chewed, as long as they are manufactured entirely or partially from leaf tobacco as a raw material.

Analysis

The definition of "tobacco products" contained in the law aligns with the definition of "tobacco product" provided in FCTC Art. 1.

FCTC-Based 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))