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
Within 50 meters of any public place, work place, public transport terminal or any other places that provides services primarily to children
Analysis
The Tobacco Control Act prohibits smoking “within 50 meters of any public place, work place, public transport terminal or any other places that provides services primarily to children”.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 23, in that it prohibits smoking in “other public places” in addition to indoor workplaces and indoor public places, including outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces.
Within 50 meters of any window, door or air intake mechanism of any public place or workplace or any waiting area or queue
Analysis
The Tobacco Control Act prohibits smoking “within 50 meters of any window, door or air intake mechanism of any public place or workplace or any waiting area or queue”.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 23, in that t prohibits smoking in “other public places” in addition to indoor workplaces and indoor public places, including outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces.
Within 50 meters from the place of service or consumption of food or drink
Analysis
The Tobacco Control Act prohibits smoking “within 50 meters from the place of service or consumption of food or drink”.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 23, in that it prohibits smoking in “other public places” in addition to indoor workplaces and indoor public places, including outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces.
Any place designated a non-smoking area by the person responsible for the premises
Analysis
The Tobacco Control Act prohibits smoking in any place “designated a non-smoking area by the person responsible for the premises.”
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 23, in that it prohibits smoking in “other public places” in addition to indoor workplaces and indoor public places, including outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces.
