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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Outdoor premises of health institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in outdoor premises of health institutions, educational institutions, and child day care centers, as these are by definition “public places.”

Law Source, Section
Tobacco Control Act Arts. 2, 4

Outdoor premises of educational institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in outdoor premises of health institutions, educational institutions, and child day care centers, as these are by definition “public places.”

Law Source, Section
Tobacco Control Act Arts. 2, 4

Outdoor premises of child day care centers

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in outdoor premises of health institutions, educational institutions, and child day care centers, as these are by definition “public places.”

Law Source, Section
Tobacco Control Act Arts. 2, 4
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