Last updated: October 20, 2020

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

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Analysis

The law prohibits smoking at gas stations and gas cylinder points of sale. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, which require Parties to adopt 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."

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Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in the yards of schools and nursery schools. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, which require Parties to adopt 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."