TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Last updated: April 26, 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.

Yes
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Within 10 meters of entrances to government facilities and public capital companies

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking closer than 10 meters from the entrance to a building or structure which houses state governing institutions and capital companies in which more than half stock is owned by a public entity.

Law Source, Section
Law on Trade in Tobacco Products, Herbal Smoking Products, Electronic Smoking Devices and Associated Liquids (as amended) Sec. 10(1)(4)
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United States of America

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