TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Last updated: April 14, 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
Similar Countries/Jurisdictions

Any area within a prescribed distance from a window of, ventilation inlet of, doorway to or entrance into a public place

Analysis

The TPCA prohibits smoking “within a prescribed distance from a window of, ventilation inlet of, doorway to or entrance into a public place.” The Minister has not yet issued the regulations prescribing the distance within which smoking is prohibited. Therefore, this prohibition is not yet in force.

Law Source, Section
Tobacco Products Control Act 83 of 1993 (as amended) Section 2(1)(a)(ii) Related Litigation
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