Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction
Lao PDR
Enforcement Authorities
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce
Public Security Sector
All places where smoking is prohibited
Yes
Analysis
The Public Security Sector is responsible for the implementation of Arts. 8 and 9 of Decree No. 52, which prohibits smoking in non-smoking areas and requires the posting of “Non-smoking signs” in the non-smoking areas.
Law Source, Section
Decree No. 52 on Penalties and Measures to Implement Tobacco Control Law and Regulations
Arts. 14-18, 21
Tobacco Control Law (Amended)
Art. 55
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