TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Last updated: April 29, 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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Public transport stops

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in certain enumerated places, including “public transportation stops.” “Public transportation stops” are interpreted to include outdoor bus and tram stops.

Law Source, Section
Act of November 9, 1995 on protection of health against the effects of using tobacco and tobacco products (as amended) Art. 5(8)

Public playgrounds for children

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in certain enumerated places, including “public playgrounds for children.”

Law Source, Section
Act of November 9, 1995 on protection of health against the effects of using tobacco and tobacco products (as amended) Art. 5(10)
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