Last updated: October 13, 2017

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

Service stations

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in service stations. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, which require Parties to adopt and implement effective measures to provide for protection from exposure to tobacco smoke in indoor workplaces, public transport, indoor public places and, as appropriate, other public places.

Sports facilities and stadiums

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in sports facilities and stadiums, which may be outdoor facilities. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, which require Parties to adopt and implement effective measures to provide for protection from exposure to tobacco smoke in indoor workplaces, public transport, indoor public places and, as appropriate, other public places.