Last updated: February 26, 2024

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

Government buildings

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the outdoor premises of any building to which the public has access to and government buildings.

Healthcare institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the outdoor premises of any hospital, clinic, medical center, or other health institution.

Educational institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the outdoor premises of any pre-primary, primary, secondary, or tertiary institution and any other educational institution.

Childcare institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the outdoor premises of homes for children or other premises where services to children are provided.

Recreational facilities, including parks and gardens

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the outdoor premises of recreational facilities including stadiums, sports facilities, wellness/health and recreational parks and gardens to which the public has access.

Transportation facilities

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking on the outdoor premises of transportation facilities including bus stands and bus stations, railway or tramway stations, airports, airfields, aircrafts, ports, and other transport facilities.