Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Last updated: May 2, 2026

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.

Smoking areas outdoors

Analysis

The law requires smoking areas outside be separate from all places where smoking is prohibited. They cannot be located in spaces provided directly to customers.