Last updated: May 11, 2023

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

Shelters, auditoriums, and other spectator areas at outdoor public events

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in shelters, auditoriums, and other spectator areas at public events organized outdoors and other facilities that are directly intended for following the event and where participants stay in one place.

Outdoor areas of childcare and educational institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in the outdoor areas of daycare centers and institutions providing pre-primary, basic, vocational, or upper secondary education.

Playgrounds

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on playgrounds for which a safety document must be drawn up under Sec. 7 of the Consumer Safety Act.

Institutions providing care to persons under the age of 18

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in the outer areas of institutions that provide care to persons under the age of 18.

Public beaches from May 1 through September 30

Analysis The law prohibits smoking on public beaches from May through September 30.