Last updated: August 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

Any place under the administration of educational institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in any place under the administration of educational institutions, including both indoor and outdoor areas.

Any place close to the entries/exits of public areas, working areas, or health institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in any place close to the entries and/or exits of public areas, working areas, or health institutions. The law does not provide a method for measuring how far smoking must be from such places.

Playgrounds for children

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on playgrounds for children.

Stadiums, arenas, or any other show areas

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in any stadium, arena, or other show area, including both indoor and outdoor areas.