Smoking bans by country List of smoking bans

1 smoking bans country

1.1 albania
1.2 andorra
1.3 argentina
1.4 armenia
1.5 australia
1.6 austria
1.7 bahrain
1.8 belgium
1.9 bermuda
1.10 bhutan
1.11 bosnia , herzegovina
1.12 brazil
1.13 bulgaria
1.14 canada
1.15 chile
1.16 china
1.17 colombia
1.18 costa rica
1.19 croatia
1.20 cuba
1.21 cyprus
1.22 czech republic
1.23 denmark
1.24 ecuador
1.25 egypt
1.26 estonia
1.27 falkland islands
1.28 faroe islands
1.29 finland
1.30 france
1.31 germany
1.32 gibraltar
1.33 greece
1.34 guatemala
1.35 guernsey
1.36 honduras
1.37 hong kong
1.38 hungary
1.39 iceland
1.40 india
1.41 indonesia
1.42 iran
1.43 ireland
1.44 isle of man
1.45 israel
1.46 italy
1.47 jamaica
1.48 japan
1.49 jersey
1.50 jordan
1.51 kazakhstan
1.52 kenya
1.53 kuwait
1.54 latvia
1.55 liechtenstein
1.56 lithuania
1.57 lebanon
1.58 luxembourg
1.59 republic of macedonia
1.60 madagascar
1.61 malawi
1.62 malta
1.63 malaysia
1.64 mauritius
1.65 mexico
1.66 monaco
1.67 montenegro
1.68 morocco
1.69 mozambique
1.70 namibia
1.71 nepal
1.72 netherlands
1.73 new zealand
1.74 nigeria
1.75 norway
1.76 panama
1.77 paraguay
1.78 pakistan
1.79 peru
1.80 philippines
1.81 poland
1.82 portugal
1.83 puerto rico
1.84 qatar
1.85 romania
1.86 russia
1.87 saudi arabia
1.88 serbia
1.89 singapore
1.90 slovakia
1.91 slovenia
1.92 south africa
1.93 south korea
1.94 spain
1.95 sweden
1.96 switzerland
1.97 syria
1.98 taiwan
1.99 thailand
1.100 turkey
1.101 turkmenistan
1.102 uganda
1.103 ukraine
1.104 united arab emirates
1.105 united kingdom

1.105.1 england
1.105.2 northern ireland
1.105.3 scotland
1.105.4 wales


1.106 united nations
1.107 united states
1.108 uruguay
1.109 vatican city
1.110 venezuela
1.111 vietnam
1.112 zambia

smoking bans country

albania

a law went effect on 30 may 2007 restricting smoking in closed public areas , outlawing advertisement of tobacco, although measure has reportedly been poorly enforced in country until 2013. 2013 law enforcement has been implemented , smoking strictly forbidden in closed public areas, including bars, pubs, restaurants etc. if of bars, pubs, restaurants, etc. captured allowing customer smoke, fined 2200 euros , person smoking 350 euros.

andorra

since 2004, smoking prohibited in government buildings, educational facilities, hospitals, enclosed sport facilities , buses. in 2010, increase in restrictions @ restaurants, bars, , workplaces under discussion.

andorra introduced smoking ban in public places on 13 december 2012. however, exemption made bars , restaurants, allowing special smoking rooms long fulfill strict conditions: such not serving food , drink. in 2014, andorra joined france , spain on banning smoking indoors, witnessed first smoke free ski season in andorra.

in 2017, andorra 1 of countries lowest mortality rate cardiovascular disease, main causes smoking.

argentina

since june 1, 2011 smoking ban in of argentina prohibits smoking in workplaces, public indoor areas, schools, hospitals, museums , libraries, theatres, , public transport. however, smoking still allowed in balconies, terraces , patios. law included prohibiting of advertising , sponsoring of tobacco. fine of breaking law equivalent 250 1,000,000 packets of expensive cigarettes in market.

armenia

a law went effect in march 2005 prohibiting smoking in hospitals, cultural , educational , mental institutions , on public transportation. on 1 march 2006 new rules came effect requiring public , private institutions, including bars , restaurants, allow smoking in special secluded areas. absence of legal sanctions against violate smoking laws have made them ineffectual. tobacco advertising prohibited in tv, radio or outdoor advertising. other sources of advertising on newspapers, magazines of tobacco products not restricted. sponsorships partially allowed in armenia.

in 2012, armenia third highest in world in smoking cigarettes among men. in january 11, 2017, eurasian economic commission said starting mid-march 2017, graphic pictures implemented on packs of cigarettes on eurasian economic union country members (eeu).

australia

in australia, smoking bans determined on state-by-state basis. in chronological order state:

south australia: smoking prohibited in indoor dining areas since january 1999. banned in enclosed public places since november 2007.
western australia: incremental restrictions introduced january 2005 comprehensive total restriction upon smoking in enclosed public spaces taking effect july 2006.
tasmania: total indoor smoking ban in force since january 2006. january 2008 regulations extended include smoking in cars passengers under age of 18.
queensland: comprehensive smoking ban in effect since july 2006. smoking prohibited in pubs, clubs, restaurants , workplaces, commercial outdoor eating , drinking areas, outdoor public places, , within 4 metres of non-residential building entrances.
australian capital territory: restriction upon smoking in enclosed public places has been in effect since december 2006.
victoria: restriction upon smoking in enclosed public places has been in effect since july 2007. offence smoke in vehicle there person under age of 18 present, since january 2010. smoking still permitted in drinking areas providing 25% outdoors , meals not being served. private cigar bars , rooms of crown casino still permitted smoking in enclosed areas providing has proper ventilation system.
new south wales: restriction upon smoking in enclosed areas of restaurants, licensed clubs , pubs came force in july 2007. 1 july 2009, smoking in car child under age of 16 against law. public health (tobacco) act 2008 creates new offence of smoking in car child under 16 years of age in vehicle. $250 on-the-spot fine applies driver , passenger breaks law. enforced nsw police.
northern territory: restrictions upon smoking in enclosed areas of restaurants, licensed clubs , pubs came force on 2 january 2010.
norfolk island: smoking banned in government buildings, tour buses, taxis , flights , island. there no law on smoking in restaurants many smokefree, however, have dedicated smoking room people wish smoke. smoking permitted in bars , licensed premises. resorts , motels have smoking rooms , areas smokers.

austria

austrian law limits or bans smoking in areas:

smoking prohibited in enclosed public spaces exceptions eating , drinking establishments. smoking in workplace can permitted if no employee working in enclosed space objects.
a january 2009 law mandates restaurants, bars, discos, , pubs larger 50 m² must either non-smoker or introduce separate smoking rooms. below 50 m² owner may opt either make establishment smoking or non-smoking place. law provided long transition phase ending july 2010. smoking ban has since been subject of controversy, rules ignored bar owners , not actively enforced authorities. anti-smoking campaigners claim have filed 18.000 reports authorities on non-compliant businesses since bans introduced, little effect.
smoking banned on trains , railway stations when germany introduced similar smoking ban in 2007.

from may 2018 smoking prohibited in restaurants, bars, discos , pubs without exceptions. hotels allowed have smoking room without service.

bahrain

in 2008, bahrain government introduced anti-smoking laws indoor public areas, including restaurants, cafes, hair salons, shopping malls , public transport. law highlighted ban of smoking in private cars when there children.

the law implemented in following points:

belgium

2005: companies should have implemented smoking plans discourage smoking.
january 2006: smoking prohibited in work area.
january 2007: smoking prohibited in restaurants , bars, except in serve light meals (e.g. cold meals, pizzas , warm meals served bread instead of french fries) , have less of 30% of sales food servings. small bars not included in regulations. larger bars, such concert venues, should enforce regulations although initial experience variable.
september 2008: smoking no longer allowed in schools.
january 2010: general smoking ban included types of bars had been discussed watered-down set of regulations apply when food served.
july 2011: on 15 march 2011, belgium s constitutional court ruled discrimination between bars serving food , not serving food (and casinos) distorted competition , that, consequence, partial exemption had end july 2011, banning smoking in belgium s bars, restaurants , casinos without exception.

bermuda

as of 1 october 2006, smoking banned in enclosed workplaces in bermuda, including restaurants, bars, private clubs , hotels.

bhutan

following resolution of 87th session of national assembly on 17 december 2004, national prohibition upon sale of tobacco , tobacco products went effect, importing limited tobacco still permitted heavy taxes. smoking in public places in bhutan became illegal on 22 february 2005. became first nation in world outlaw practice outright.

the tobacco control act of bhutan enacted parliament on june 16, 2010. regulates tobacco , tobacco products, banning cultivation, harvesting, production, , sale of tobacco , tobacco products in bhutan. act mandates government of bhutan provide counseling , treatment facilitate tobacco cessation. premised on physical health , being of bhutanese people – important elements of gross national happiness – tobacco control act recognizes harmful effects of tobacco consumption , exposure tobacco smoke on both spiritual , social health.

the consumption of tobacco not altogether prohibited in bhutan, though largely banned in places of public accommodation. act largely targets smoking in particular, though form of tobacco subject act. tobacco control act establishes non-smoking areas: commercial centers including markets, hotel lobbies, restaurants, , bars; recreation centers such discothèques, cinemas, , playing fields; institutions , offices, both public , private; public gatherings , public spaces such festivals, taxi stands, , airport; public transportation; , other places declared tobacco control board. board has authority designate smoking areas in public. smoking areas permitted in non-public areas of hotels (i.e., smoking floors or smoking rooms) @ discretion of patron.

the act prohibits cultivation, harvest, manufacture, supply, , distribution of tobacco, manufacture, supply, distribution, sale, , purchase of tobacco products within bhutan. act allows individuals import tobacco , tobacco products personal consumption according limits set tobacco control board subject duties , taxes. bring own tobacco or tobacco products bhutan must bear proof of taxation, may bring goods display required health warnings, , must not bring goods promote tobacco means false, misleading, or create erroneous impression characteristics, health effects, or hazards. (cf. descriptors such light or mild ) act thoroughly prohibits tobacco advertisement, promotion , sponsorship, restricting appearance of tobacco in domestic videos , movies educational clips produced purpose of health promotion.

bosnia , herzegovina

the federation of bosnia , herzegovina has prohibited smoking in public buildings nationwide since 1 september 2007. however, till 2016, still there no smoke free achieved in indoor buildings.

bosnia , herzegovina ranked 4th highest of daily smokers percentage in europe in 2016, after russia, serbia , highest greece. , number 1 in air pollution, 1 of causes smoking.

brazil

smoking in brazil forbidden in enclosed public spaces except designated smoking areas. since 15 december 2011, federal law 12546 (article 49) forbids smoking in enclosed spaces in entire country, including restaurants , bars. of 3 december 2014, brazil has banned smoking in indoor private , public places, including restaurants, bars , nightclubs. in 2017, research published in brazil smoke-free laws implemented resulted in reduction in number of heart attacks welcomed in hospitals. after year , half, number of deaths caused heart attacks decreased 12%

in brazil, legal age sale , consumption of tobacco 18. tobacco advertising restricted posters in shops, , banned on television , radio. cigarette packs contain advertisements against smoking , government warnings possible adverse health effects of smoking.

bulgaria

a comprehensive smoking ban has been introduced prohibiting smoking in public places including bars, restaurants, clubs, workplaces, stadiums, etc. , came effect on 1 june 2012.

canada

in canada, indoor smoking restricted territories , provinces , canadian federal government. of 2010, smoking bans within each of these jurisdictions consistent, despite separate development of legislation each. federal government s workplace smoking ban applies federal government , federally regulated businesses, such airports. in ontario , alberta, smoking banned in workplaces except designated areas. smoking rooms available in select hotels , motels in jurisdictions. individual communities have bylaws restricting individuals may smoke. in several canadian cities smoking has been banned on municipally owned property including public parks. manitoba, nova scotia, new brunswick, newfoundland , labrador, alberta, , ontario have prohibited smoking within vehicles children under 16.

chile

chile prohibits smoking in schools, hospitals, government offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, pharmacies, airports, buses, subway networks , other indoor public places. smoking indoors in universities restricted, although allowed outdoors. in 2013 chile s legislative body approved ban on smoking in public enclosed spaces nationwide, including restaurants, pubs , clubs.

china

shanghai municipality expanded smoking ban hospitals kindergartens, schools, libraries , stadiums, of 1 march 2010, , had attempted restrict smoking in restaurants 2010 world expo, compliance in restaurants reportedly poor , enforcement lax. in 2015, shanghai municipality improved smoking ban adding hotels, offices , restaurants. of march 2017, shanghai widened smoking ban implementing on public places , adding outdoor areas in guangdong province, municipalities of guangzhou , jiangmen restricted smoking in public places in 2007, law not enforced.

a new national smoking ban, extends enclosed public areas, came effect on 1 may 2011. enforcement of patchy @ best of times, outside developed cities beijing.

on june 1, 2015, beijing enacted new law banning smoking in public spaces such restaurants , bars, offices, shopping malls, on public transportation , @ airports. breaking law fined 200 yuan ($32) , named , shamed on government website after 3 times. businesses allowing patrons light fined 10,000 yuan ($1,600) , have licenses revoked repeat offences. new law cracks down on advertising.

colombia

in summer 2009, colombia has extended existing tobacco control regulations requiring indoor work places , public places smoke-free; prohibiting tobacco advertising, promotions , sponsorship, , use of terms such ‘light’ , ‘mild’ on packaging, requiring large, pictorial health warnings on tobacco packaging (covering 30 per cent of front , back) within year, preventing sale of tobacco products minors; , mandating public education programs on deadly effects of tobacco use.

costa rica

in 2012, costa rica passed 1 of strictest smoking regulations in world. legislation has banned smoking in buses, taxis, trains , terminals, work places (including parking lots), public buildings, restaurants, bars, casinos, , enclosed public-access buildings, granting no exceptions (no separate smoking areas permitted). bans smoking in outdoor recreational or educational areas such parks, stadia , university campuses. introduced 20 colones tax per cigarette , prohibits form of tobacco advertising, use of misleading terms such light or mild , sale of small packages or individual cigarettes. prohibits bars , restaurants selling cigarettes. violators fined minimum of 180.000 colones (us$355).

croatia

on 22 november 2008 croatian parliament passed legislation prohibiting smoking in public institutions such hospitals, clinics, schools, nurseries , universities infractions punishable 1000 kuna (140 euros). notable exception in act psychiatric wards in croatia s hospitals. law went further in may 2009 when smoking banned in enclosed public areas including bars, restaurants , cafes. smoking ban applies public areas non-smokers suffer second-hand smoke including open public areas sport stadiums, arenas, open-air theatres, tram , bus stations etc. on 10 september 2009 regulations restricting smoking in bars , cafes in croatia partially repealed grace period until 9 april 2010, local media has reported. proprietors establishments 50 sq m meet strict conditions able choose whether allow smoking. 1 of conditions ventilation system able change indoor air @ least 10 times per hour. march 2010 16 (out of 16,000) establishments in of croatia had met conditions , been permitted allow smoking. larger establishments have include designated , separately ventilated smoking area

cuba

cuba has prohibited smoking in work places, removed cigarette machines , made illegal sell tobacco products near schools since february 2005. ban included prohibiting smoking in closed public space, public transportation, educational, health , sporting institutions. however, ban not effective study revealed more 50% of population being exposed smoking in daily life. in 2014, cuban authorities said working on passing further anti-smoking legislation. such legislation prevent sale of cigarettes teenagers under age of 18. new legislation require tobacco companies add graphic warnings on packets.

cyprus

on 9 july 2009 cyprus passed new law, tightening ineffective 2002 legislation, banned smoking in bars, restaurants, nightclubs , workplaces of 1 january 2010. since implementation of smoking ban on 1 january 2010, compliance levels have been variable, apparently due lack of enforcement police. spokesman restaurant & bar owners has nevertheless complained introduction of ban has led drop in revenue produced no evidence support statement.

czech republic

the second german anti-tobacco organization, bund deutscher tabakgegner (federation of german tobacco opponents), established in 1910 in trautenau, bohemia. in 1920, bund deutscher tabakgegner in der tschechoslowakei (federation of german tobacco opponents in czechoslovakia) formed in prague, after czechoslovakia separated austria @ end of world war i. currently, there law in force restricts smoking in public places such institutions, hospitals, bus stops , other public service stops, in may 2017 restriction expanded prohibit smoking in restaurants, bars , clubs. in june 2009 parliament approved bill ostensibly regulating smoking in public places. however, @ time regulation required bars , restaurants post sign saying whether smoking allowed, not allowed, or whether there separate rooms smokers , non-smokers in establishment. in february 2011, popular initiative stop kouření announced, 115,000 people had signed petition demanding ban on smoking in restaurants , denouncing country s high cancer rate, poor rating concerning tobacco control , possible corruption of members of czech parliament. on december 9, 2016, chamber of deputies passed law bans smoking in restaurants , bars. bill approved senate on january 19, 2017, , signed president miloš zeman on february 14, 2017. came effect on may 31, 2017.

denmark

since 15 august 2007, smoking in hospitality facilities, restaurants, bars, clubs, public transport, , private , public workplaces has been forbidden. exemptions law bars floor space of less 40m². separate smoking rooms allowed in hospitality facilities long no food or beverage served there. law s controversial reception accompanied variable enforcement. of july 1, 2014, smoking prohibited in train stations including platforms (whether inside or out), poorly enforced, , smoking seen on both inside , outside platforms regularly. in 2017, lot of different sectors grouped in order work on mobile app combat underage smoking in denmark. in municipality of randers, politicians preparing implement outdoor anti-smoking recommendations, advise people not smoke , without fines applied.

ecuador

smoking more common among men , younger people in ecuador. smoking common in bars , dance clubs, non-smoking signs in restaurants in quito respected. national law has forbidden smoking in bars. bill passed in 2006 prohibits smoking in indoor workplaces, public transportation , public places. in 2011, ecuador parliament implemented new tobacco control, witnessed addition of smoking ban in sport facilities , on health or educational institutions. in addition, sponsorships , advertisements prohibited. , ban on tobacco vending machines

egypt

smoking ban in egypt first implemented in 2010 in alexandria, when banned smoking in governmental institutions. smoking in egypt prohibited in specific public places: health , educational facilities, government venues, social , sporting clubs, youth centers , public transportation.

estonia

smoking has been restricted in indoor public areas , workplaces since 4 june 2005, except in restaurants. subsequently, ban on smoking in bars, restaurants, coffee shops , nightclubs started on 5 june 2007 (although smoking still allowed in isolated smoking rooms).

falkland islands

smoking has been prohibited in enclosed public places (including pubs, restaurants, social clubs, hotels , shops), enclosed workplaces, , public vehicles (taxis , buses) since 1 february 2011.

faroe islands

as of 1 july 2008, smoking ban applied on public , private workplaces. ban included public areas , transport.

finland

smoking has been restricted in indoor public areas , workplaces 1 march 1995, , permitted in specially designated smoking rooms; restaurants included in 2007. legislation aimed towards voluntary reduction of second-hand smoke enacted, not successful; few establishments installed effective ventilation systems. dividing restaurant smoking , non-smoking section ineffective measure. result, smoking has since been prohibited in indoor public , workplaces, including bars, cafes, clubs , restaurants, 1 june 2007, except in places permitted transition period of 2 years. smoking permitted in trains in designated smoking booths until june 2013, when banned national railway company. smoking in bars still allowed in enclosed smoking booths, not permitted serve or consume food or drink. many smaller bars have not been able build such smoking booths , patrons must smoke outside.

as of 2010, finland s government has openly considered planning gradual moves towards prohibiting smoking completely.

france

smoking banned in indoor public places (stations, museums, restaurants, cafés, etc.) establishments sign tabac come within same strict regulations. sign means state-licensed sell tobacco products.

germany

the 16 federal states of germany have own smoking laws, differ relatively weak bans full bans in eating , drinking establishments. @ present (july 2016) states bavaria, saarland , north rhine-westphalia, represent 40 percent of german population, have strict smoking bans including restaurants, pubs, cafés , discos. other states introduce strict laws in future.

gibraltar

smoking has been prohibited in enclosed public spaces since 1 october 2012.

greece


royal decree of 1856, introducing first restriction upon smoking in modern greece. prohibition valid within state buildings , grounded on need prevent accidents.

as of 2010, greece country highest rate of tobacco consumption (more 40%) in european union. since older legislation not efficient new, more comprehensive law passed. effective 1 september 2010, law prohibits smoking , consumption of tobacco products other means, in work-places, transport stations, taxis , passenger ships (in trains, buses , airplanes smoking prohibited), in enclosed public places including restaurants, night clubs, etc., without exception. casinos , bars bigger 300 m given 8 months apply law. enforcement of law reportedly weak, owners of coffee shops, pubs, , restaurants continuing allow smoking. in santorini there appears no enforcement.

guatemala

guatemala has implemented comprehensive smoking ban covering types of places , institutions. in december 2008 guatemalan congress approved decree 74-2008 , became effective in february 2009. law restricts smoking in work-places including health-care facilities, governmental facilities, schools, universities, airports, bars , restaurants. however, 2 years after law s implementation enforcement has been deficient. governments facing pressures permit work-place smoking once more local tobacco companies.

guernsey

smoke-free ordinances introduced @ different times in bailiwick of guernsey, british crown dependency. smoking restricted in enclosed public places in island of guernsey, including workplaces, bars, clubs , restaurants, on 2 july 2006, under smoking (prohibition in public places , workplaces) (guernsey) law 2005 . breaks law, upon conviction, fined maximum of £1000 (~€1150, ~$1470). smoking allowed anywhere outside , in whatever company.

in alderney, states of alderney passed smoke-free law president s casting vote on 13 january 2010; legislation came force @ 4 am on 1 june 2010.

smoking in indoor public places continues permitted in sark, except in pubs , restaurants.

honduras

honduras strictly banned smoking in indoors places in feb 2011. carries fines of $311 per incident, police involvement, , fines $6,000 businesses possibility of being forced close, , has been enforced, in provincial areas, including in large bars , nightclubs. billiards areas @ night continue allow smokers.

hong kong

hong kong has seen public smoking restricted 1 january 2007 under government s revised smoking (public health) ordinance (cap. 371), first enacted in 1982 several amendments subsequently. latest amendment enlarges smoke-free regulations include indoor workplaces, public places including restaurants, internet cafés, public lavatories, beaches , public parks. bars, karaoke parlors, saunas , nightclubs exempt until 1 july 2009. smoke-free regulations pertaining lifts, public transport, cinemas, concert halls, airport terminals , escalators had been phased in between 1982 , 1997. smoke-free requirements in shopping centres, department stores, supermarkets, banks, game arcades have been in place since july 1998.

an anomaly exists on cross-border trains between hong kong , mainland china operated jointly between mtr corporation , china railways, of whom latter allows smoking in restaurant car , in vestibules @ end of cars, not in seating area.

any person smokes or carries lighted tobacco product in statutory no smoking area commits offence , liable on summary conviction maximum fine of hk$5,000. unlike many other jurisdictions, hong kong not place onus on licensees of liquor licensed premises enforce smoke-free regulations bans subsequent loss of licence non compliance. 2009 law provides fixed-penalty arrangement (hk$1,500) smoking, on par littering. @ same time smoking prohibited in designated public transport interchanges, government has yet clarify how enforce against non hong kong id card-holders , tourists, since offender has 21 days after ticket issue pay up.

the overall daily smoking rate in hong kong 11.8% (hk department of census , statistics household thematic survey 36) 25% of males smoking whereas in china 63% of males smoke.

hungary

nemzeti dohánybolt (national tobacco shop) in békéscsaba. these state-controlled shops same design , regulation on hungary.

smoking has been restricted several years on public transport, in hospitals , airports , in public , national buildings, including parliament. 2010, smoke-free has been in effect in playgrounds , underpasses. several cities, including budapest, have prohibited smoking in public transport stops. following decade of resistance tobacco lobby, comprehensive nationwide smoke-free law covering inside public spaces (including workplaces, clubs, pubs, restaurants) in effect january 2012. since july 2013 sale of tobacco limited state-controlled (but privately owned) tobacco shops called nemzeti dohánybolt (national tobacco shop), number of stores people can buy tobacco reduced 40,000–42,000 5,300. in march 2017, hungary 1 of 7 eu countries have complete ban on smoking in public places.

iceland

smoking , use of other tobacco products prohibited in public spaces in iceland. includes enclosed spaces in common ownership, public land intended use children, public transport , services; including restaurants, bars, clubs , cafés.

india

a nationwide smoke-free law pertaining public places came effect 2 october 2008. places smoking restricted include auditoriums, movie theatres, hospitals, public transport (aircraft, buses, trains, metros, monorails, taxis, autos) , related facilities (airports, bus stands/stations, railway stations), restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, amusement centres, offices (government , private), libraries, courts, post offices, markets, shopping malls, canteens, refreshment rooms, banquet halls, discothèques, coffee houses, educational institutions , parks. smoking allowed on roads, inside 1 s home or vehicle. smoking permitted in airports, restaurants, bars, pubs, discothèques , other enclosed workplaces if provide designated separate smoking areas. violating law charged fine of ₹200. sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions prohibited. however, particular rule seldom enforced.

the cable television network (regulation) amendment bill, in force since 8 september 2000, prohibits cigarette , alcohol advertisements.

indonesia

in jakarta s restaurants, hotels, office buildings, airports , public transport, , overall public areas smoking not permitted. restaurants want allow smoking must provide separate smoking space, of 4 february 2006. in other asian nations, remains seen whether can enforced. building separate facilities smokers had taken place in half of establishments june 2007.

smoke-free regulations extended bali in november 2011, affecting tourist sites, including restaurants , hotels; plus schools, government buildings, places of worship , other public places. ban on sale , advertising tobacco in schools enacted, although not stop tobacco companies offering sponsorship schools. however, regulations not strong enough, leading new stricter promulgation june 2012.

smoking in trains of state company pt kereta api indonesia has been banned of 1 march 2012.

bali has banned smoking effective 1 june 2012, having heavy fines. hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, places of worship, healthcare facilities , schools smoke-free areas. smoking , advertising tobacco products have been banned in playgrounds, traditional , modern markets, transportation terminals, airports, government offices , on public transportation.

iran

smoking in iran has been banned in public places since 2007. includes state bodies, hotels, restaurants. law bans smoking of traditional waterpipes (ghalyun) common in iranian tea houses. smoking ban car drivers nationwide implemented in march 2006, , although offenders can face fines, ban has been ignored. sale of tobacco products under age of 18 prohibited , punishable confiscation of vendor s tobacco products , fine.

ireland

ireland became first country in world institute nationwide comprehensive smoke-free workplaces law on 29 march 2004. before comprehensive smoke-free law instituted, smoking had been outlawed (1988) in public buildings, hospitals, public pharmacies, schools, banking halls, cinemas, public hairdressing premises, restaurant kitchens, part of restaurants, on public transport aircraft , buses, , trains (intercity trains provided smokers carriages).

on 1 july 2009, ireland prohibited in-store tobacco advertising , displays of tobacco products @ retail outlets , new controls on tobacco vending machines.

isle of man

the isle of man s smoke-free law similar 1 introduced in england, , came effect on 30 march 2008. included europe s first smoke-free prison.

israel

in israel, smoking prohibited in public enclosed places or commercial areas via several laws: particularly, since 1983, israel clean air act (חוק אוויר נקי לישראל (in hebrew)). law amended in 2007 owners held accountable smoking in premises under responsibility. second means smoking regulated in israel via environmental hazard law, , via criminal law smoking (or introduction of second-hand smoke) may considered assault.

the restrictions include commercial entities such lavatories, office buildings, gyms, cafés, restaurants, discos, pubs , bars, , illegal owners of such places put ashtrays anywhere inside enclosed spaces. also, owners of public places must display no smoking signs , prevent visitors smoking. can designate well-ventilated , separate area smokers, long non-smokers area not fall below 75% of whole area. fine owners of public places ₪ 5,000 (around us$1400) , smokers – ₪ 1000. in spite of of this, smoke-free law has not met 100% compliance , smoking still encountered in pubs, bars , clubs. in israel, 2011 law restricts smoking in railway stations , @ bus stops, , prohibits sale of tobacco automated vending machines. individual may call police in cases of smoking in restricted environment , can sue (via citizen s court) smoking entity (i.e., both person smoking , facility allowed smoking occur).

some cities known rigorous enforcement of smoke-free laws, such city of er sheva (which raised revenue of 799,000 nis (~215k usd) in 2011 through fining smoking in public places) , tel-aviv, in many municipalities law isn t enforced.

italy

since 2005 forbidden smoke in public indoor spaces, including bars, cafés, restaurants , discos. however, special smoking rooms allowed. in such areas food can served, subjected strict conditions: need separately ventilated, high air replacement rates; air pressure must lower pressure in surrounding rooms; must equipped automatic sliding doors prevent smoke spreading tobacco-free areas; may occupy @ 50% of establishment. 1% of public establishments have opted setting smoking room. smoking forbidden in enclosed workplaces – includes trains , underground stations. is, indeed, permitted smoke outdoors, means since italy has sunny weather more half of year, people can still smoke @ restaurants , bars long sit @ outside tables , establishment permits it.

jamaica

smoking not permitted in airport or indoors @ shops , malls , places of business. smoking permitted in bars, discos , other licensed premises serve alcohol indoors, not in restaurants or casinos. smoking permitted in tourist resorts in places typically considered indoors in north america (roof no walls), not apply indoor air-conditioned places. jamaica has no national smoke-free law, places have no-smoking sign if smoking not permitted , open-air roof. places permit smoking indoors have ashtrays on table signify permitted. however, if there sandbox @ entrance of building signals place entering not permit indoor smoking.

effective 15 july 2013, jamaica s health minister banned smoking in covered public places on island.

japan

although there no consistent nationwide smoke-free regulations in japan, , moves introduce such reforms opposed powerful lobby groups, there growing number of local ordinances restricting smoking. smoking forbidden on streets of chiyoda, shinagawa, shinjuku , nakano wards of tokyo reasons of child safety (not health). smoking prohibited on public transport , subway platforms, while above ground train station platforms typically have smoking areas. unlike tokyo wards ability fine people smoking on streets, public transportation companies don t have authority enforce no smoking rules. due inability, there smokers not respecting no smoking rules, in cases on frequent basis such @ minami urawa station in saitama prefecture, adjacent tokyo. kanagawa prefecture has implemented in april 2010 nation s first prefecture-wide smoking ban, banning smoking in public facilities, including hospitals, schools , government offices. ordinance requires large restaurants , hotels choose whether become nonsmoking or create separate smoking areas, while mah-jong , pachinko parlours, restaurants floor space of 100 sq. meters , hotels of 700 sq. metres merely required make efforts reduce second-hand smoke. kanagawa ordinance restrict smoking @ swimming beaches expected implemented in may 2010. although still relatively few, there growing number of private businesses implementing voluntary smoking restrictions bans in restaurants, taxis, buildings , bars.

in 2017, japan experienced pressure international olympics committee (ioc) implement smoking bans in public areas offer healthy sporting environment. japan planning host 2020 summer olympics , risking unhealthiest country host olympics in years.

jersey

smoking restricted in public places in jersey (a british crown dependency).

the restriction on smoking (jersey) law 1973 enabled states of jersey pass regulations prohibiting or restricting smoking in places of entertainment , public transport. in pursuance of law, smoking banned on public transport smoking (public transport) (jersey) regulations 1982.

the restriction on smoking (jersey) law 1973 amended restriction on smoking (amendment no. 2) (jersey) law 2006 adopted 16 may 2006 enabled states make regulations prohibit or restrict smoking tobacco or substance (or mixture of substances) other tobacco, or use of tobacco, in workplace or other defined places.

jordan

smoking banned in hospitals, health centers, schools, cinemas, theaters, public libraries, museums, governmental , non-governmental public premises, means of transportation, arrivals , departures halls @ airports, enclosed stadiums, lecture-halls . in 14 april 2015, 3 coffee shops closed violating smoking ban laws , owners went court.

kazakhstan

kazakhstan partially restricted smoking in public places on 1 april 2003. comprehensive smoke-free law instituted in september 2009. enforcing smoke-free law appears problematic far public bus services concerned. while smoking passengers on public bus services never issue, bus operators on duty being consistently reported smoking inside bus vehicles , persistently ignoring requests passengers not so.

kenya

smoking in public indoor areas restricted in nairobi, kenya, since july 2007. small private bars exempted. mombasa has similar pre-existing smoke-free ordinance.

kuwait

kuwait has outlawed smoking indoors in public places of 2012, including restaurants, cafes , hotels, exempting shisha parlours. in 2015, kuwait s general traffic department considered banning smoking when driving, considered major cause of accidents in kuwait. in february 2016, smoking in malls banned , fine of 50kd first time , 100 kd second time getting caught. while owner of restaurants , cafes inside malls face fine of 5000kd if caught smoking inside facilities.

latvia

as of 1 may 2010, smoking has been outlawed in restaurants , bars. non-smoking areas had larger half of total area of establishment. in addition, more half of summer terraces of bars , restaurants required smoke-free. smoking restricted in parks , ten metres around entrances of public buildings public transportation stops. smoking on public transportation, except ferries, forbidden.

in late 2011 municipalities, example, ozolnieku novads, prohibited smoking on balconies , open windows in apartment blocks , others multi-storey buildings.

in late 2014 amendments law considering smoking ban took effect , included whole areas surrounding educational institutions, apartment building balconies, entrances , staircases prohibited areas smoking not allowed. additions law states every person, located in vicinity of smoker, given rights ask smoker extinguish cigarette @ once upon request. smoking in vicinity of underage children classified child abuse, , punished respectively.

liechtenstein

smoking ban in place.

lithuania

smoking has been restricted in restaurants, bars, places food served, clubs (except special cigar , pipe clubs), , nightclubs since 1 january 2007. furthermore, smoking on public transportation forbidden (except on long-distance trains special facilities), , workplaces inside building (except designated places). illegal smoke inside public halls non-smoking people might have breathe tobacco fumes. law respected (at least in largest cities) smoking in hallways , staircases still common. age restriction 18 years old.

lebanon

as of 3 september 2012, smoking has been prohibited in enclosed public places such restaurants, cafes, , hotel. violating ban charged fine of on $100, , restaurant, cafe or hotel charged fine between $1300 , $4000

luxembourg

smoking prohibited in indoor public places, hospitals, shopping centres, schools , restaurants. however, cafés , bars serve snacks exempt. there smoking prohibition 12 noon 14:00h , 19:00h 21:00h in cafés meals served. 1 january 2014, smoking ban cover cafés , bars, except in specially ventilated smoking rooms. of 13 august 2017, smoking prohibited in playgrounds, sporting venues in under 16s playing , private vehicles in under 12s present. law changed prohibit under 18s purchasing tobacco , treat e-cigarettes in same fashion tobacco.

republic of macedonia

the republic of macedonia has comprehensive national smoke-free law covering public indoor areas, , in cases in outdoor areas. smoking prohibited in bars, cafes, restaurants, , nightclubs starting 1 january 2010. smoking permitted in people s homes, @ open spaces , public areas free of sporting competitions, cultural , entertainment events, gatherings , other public events.

madagascar

by official law, smoking prohibited in taxi-brousses, not enforced. transport environments in smoking prohibited antananarivo international airport , on air madagascar flights. forbidden smoke in pubs , clubs.

malawi

no smoke-free ordinance in place, nor 1 planned (december 2012)

malta

in april 2004, smoking restricted in enclosed public spaces, including public transportation, clubs , restaurants, although smoking areas allowed.

malaysia

in all, 21 areas smoke-free, including hospitals/clinics, airports, public lifts , toilets, air-conditioned restaurants, public transport, government premises, educational institutions, petrol stations, internet cafes, shopping complexes , private office spaces central air-conditioning. however, enforcement lax, , government claims have plans tougher on offenders.

starting 1 june 2010, offence smoke @ private office spaces central air-conditioning. people violate rules can fined rm10,000 (us$3,333), or 2 years of imprisonment.

mauritius

since 1 march 2009, smoking prohibited in public places, workplaces , inside vehicles if carrying people other driver.

mexico

smoking in hospitals , airports has been restricted @ least 15 years. smoking allowed in designated areas @ cancun airport, although there no longer smoking areas within international terminal. mexico city s current smoking policy, passed in april 2004, requires physically separate smoking , non-smoking areas, , non-smoking areas make @ least 30% of space in restaurants , bars. proposal debated in 2007 extend mexico city s smoking policy provide smoke-free restaurants, bars, schools, taxis, , buses, did not pass. proposed again in middle of 2007.

since april 2008 law has covered mexico city, , since 28 august 2008 law has been extended nationwide, although restaurants , other public places have same designated areas smokers existed before introduction of law. bars , clubs continue tolerate illegal indoor smoking @ night, regardless of law.

advertisement of tobacco products has been barred tv , radio approximately 6 years.

monaco

there has been smoke-free law pertaining public indoor places in monaco since 1 november 2008, including bars, restaurants , nightclubs.

montenegro

smoking in public places prohibited in montenegro, unless obtain smoking permit government. cafes , bars in montenegro continue permit smoking on premises, although several organizations https://www.facebook.com/smokefreemontenegro putting pressure on more local businesses forbid smoking indoors. law forbids smoking advertising , display of people smoking on television.

morocco

morocco s house of representatives unanimously passed smoke-free law pertaining public places.

mozambique

since 2007, smoking has been restricted in indoor public places including public transport, government buildings, schools, hospitals, libraries, cinemas, theatres, restaurants , bars, exception of specially designated smoking rooms.

namibia

on 8 october 2009, namibian national assembly adopted tobacco products control bill, potentially 1 of comprehensive smoke-free ordinances. law, (once implemented) prohibit smoking of tobacco in public place, outdoor public place or area within distance of window, ventilation inlet, door or entrance . bill voted law on 16 february 2010, became effective on 1 april 2014, , public ban on smoking in effect 1 july 2014.

nepal

nepal government implemented smoke-free law covering public places, effective 7 august 2011. tobacco (control , regulatory) act restricts smoking in airports, hotels, restaurants, government offices , other public places. act makes obligatory tobacco product manufacturers ensure product packs carry graphic warnings adverse effects of smoking , harmful ingredients products contain. warnings should cover @ least 75% of total pack area. act prohibits sales of tobacco products pregnant women , people below age of 18.

the tobacco control , regulation act-2068 signed president dr. ram baran yadav on 29 april.

the act includes provisions officials inspect implementation of new law. fine of rs 100-100,000 slapped on smokes in public places or sells tobacco products people below 18 or pregnant women.

netherlands

the smoking of tobacco prohibited law in public buildings , in public transport. on train platforms limited smoking areas not enforced. of 1 january 2004 every employee has right work in smoke-free environment. tobacco legislation states employers obliged take measures ensure employees able carry out work without being bothered or affected smoke others. on 1 january 2008 amsterdam airport schiphol became first smoke-free european airport; however, since august 2008 smoking has been allowed in designated smoking rooms. since 1 july 2008 smoke-free law has applied hotels, restaurants, bars , cafes in netherlands. separate smoking rooms allowed in hospitality facilities long no food or beverage served there. forms of tobacco advertising, promotion or sponsorship prohibited. smoking of cannabis (including hashish) in coffee-shops permitted long not mixed tobacco. in 2010 new government spoke out against effects of smoke-free law upon small catering businesses. law ignored statistics showing around 41% of bars , discos had flouted it. on 3 november 2010 new government lifted smoke-free regulations bars of 70 square metres or less did not employ staff other owner. around 3,000 of 5,500 bars in netherlands staffed owner alone.

on 12 february 2013, dutch lower house agreed on total ban in hospitality sector 77-73, no exception smaller, owner-operated bars. special smoking rooms without service stay allowed.

from 1st of january 2017, smoking rooms no longer allowed in city hall , other municipal buildings of amsterdam , within 20-meter distance of these buildings.

new zealand

the first building in world have smoke-free policy old government building in wellington, new zealand, in 1876. on concerns threat of fire, second largest wooden building in world.

new zealand passed amendment smoke-free environments act 1990 law on 3 december 2003 (effective in 2004) covers indoor public workplaces , inside hospitality venues (pubs, bars, restaurants , casinos). studies have shown high levels of compliance law. air quality inside hospitality venues compared similar settings in other countries smoking still permitted. in new zealand, tobacco , tobacco products cannot sold or supplied under 18.

outdoor smoke-free laws cover grounds of schools, grounds of hospitals, stadiums , 2 university campuses (massey university, , university of auckland, in 2010). victoria university of wellington has restricted smoking rules specified areas 1 may smoke. government has not moved restrict smoking in cars has run mass media campaigns promote smoke-free cars , homes.

there increasing numbers of local councils implementing educative smokefree policies. south taranaki district council first. in may 2005 council made playgrounds, parks , swimming pools smokefree, ensuring council events held in south taranaki parks promoted smoke-free events , in may 2006 upper hutt city council followed suit , declared open areas members of public gather (i.e., parks, playgrounds, pools) smoke-free by-law lacks in enforcement other polite request city council officials , security guards (rather confiscation , court penalty). @ least 19 of new zealand s other councils have followed suit. (source: www.smokefreecouncils.org.nz).

on 5 september 2007, action on smoking , health (ash) new zealand called removal of tobacco sale 2017. government wants smokefree 2025.

nigeria

smoking prohibited in public places in lagos, nigeria, , punishable fine of not less n200 , not exceeding n1000 or imprisonment term of not less 1 month , not exceeding 2 years or both such fine , imprisonment.

norway

in norway, smoking has been restricted in public buildings, workplaces , public transportation since 1988, allowing separate, walled-off smoking areas of restaurants, pubs, etc. since 1 june 2004, smoking has been prohibited in indoor public areas. outside places ban includes immediate area surrounding doorways, etc.

panama

since 2008, restaurants, bars, , dance clubs non-smoking. smoking isn t allowed in outside dining areas or balconies. law prohibits people lighting in indoor spaces include transport terminals , many other locales considered workplace.

paraguay

effective april 2010, paraguay has restricted smoking in indoor areas including bars , restaurants.

pakistan

the prohibition of smoking , protection of non-smokers health ordinance-2002 came effect on 30 june 2003. law had following aspnects: restriction upon tobacco use in public buildings , transportation, limiting tobacco advertising, prohibiting tobacco sale within 50 metres of educational institutions, , requiring no smoking signs displayed in public places, public buildings , transportation, limiting tobacco advertising.

peru

in peru, illegal smoke in enclosed public place (inc public transport), according law 25357, since december 1993. has been re-inforced anti-tobacco law 28705 , 29517.

philippines

davao has prohibited smoking in large number of public places, including public buildings, entertainment venues, hospitals, shopping malls, concerts since 2002. smoking @ gasoline stations banned.

manila has restricted smoking in large public areas hospitals, malls, public transport, makati in 2002 ordinance 2002-090, banning public transport , enclosed indoor smoking. after many attempts, in june 2011 metro manila banned smoking heavy penalties including community service time offenders, after 3 months ban seems respected.

president duterte has ordered strict smoking ban, executive order 26, forbidding tobacco , e-cigarette use in public spaces. no 1 under 18 can use, sell or buy cigarettes or tobacco products. tobacco cannot sold children might gather , kept 100 meters schools , playgrounds. citizens encouraged apprehend violators. violate ban face 4 months in jail , fine of 5,000 pesos (around $100). of 2017, pack of cigarettes still cheap, costing 27 pesos (54 cents) , more 74 percent of taxes.

poland

smoking prohibited in schools, hospitals or other medical facilities , public transport (including vehicles such train or bus , bus stops, train stations, etc. within 10 metres radius).

in march 2010, attempt introduce complete smokefree law failed.

since 1 january 2011, forbidden smoke in indoor workplaces, , public indoor spaces, including public offices, museums, bars, cafés, discos, shops or restaurants smaller 100 square metres. in larger restaurants enclosed smoking areas permitted, provided physically separated , ventilated. smoking prohibited in venues cultural , sporting events.

portugal

portuguese law 37/2007 (in force since 1 january 2008) governs various aspects of consumption, sale , control of tobacco in portugal, , lists large number of enclosed spaces smoking not permitted, including such obvious cases schools, hospitals , theatres. law states exceptions no-smoking rule may made in cases, inter alia, of enclosed eating , drinking establishments (i.e. restaurants, cafes , bars) not frequented under-18s if smoking area physically separated non-smoking area or ventilation , air extraction systems directed towards exterior effective point of preventing smoke entering non-smoking area, , in case of establishments floor area of more 100 square metres no more 40% (if physically separated) or 30% otherwise may designated smoking area. in effect, restaurants smoke-free cafes trade food, whereas in bars law ignored customers , bar owners alike. study published in 2011 ministry of health showed 90% compliance law in establishments total smoking ban, 50% compliance in establishments smoking partly or wholly permitted (i.e., bars).

puerto rico

the law no. 40 1993, law regulate smoking practice in public places, , later 1996 amendment law 133, regulate smoking in private , public places. recent modification established in [2 march 2007], law 66, amended articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 , 11 of law num. 40, forbids practice inside jails, pubs, restaurants (including open-air terraces 1 or more employees), bars, casinos, workplaces, educational institutions, cars children under age 13 , public places. smoking sections not allowed. fines start @ $250.

qatar

the capital of qatar, doha, restricted smoking in public or closed areas in 2002. law discouraged shopkeepers selling under-aged people , banned tobacco advertisements in country , punished violaters hefty fines. however, law openly flouted youth.

romania

no smoking sign in rural train station in romania

smoking banned in indoor public places such schools, office buildings , public institutions, though specially designed smoking areas may established on premises under conditions. hospitals, cfr passenger trains , bucharest metro, among others, smoke-free. since 2011, bars , restaurants may designated either smoke-free or exclusively smokers. on 15 december 2015, romanian parliament adopted law banning smoking in public areas. law, came effect on march 2016 forbids smoking in closed environment public use, defining closed environment 1 having @ least 2 walls.

russia

russia had been highly tolerant of smoking long time, no regulation. however, soviet union had approved countrywide campaigns against smoking. law on protection of population harmful effects of cigarette smoke , consequences of tobacco consumption has passed third , final vote in state duma , has been effective partly 1 july 2013 , has 1 july 2014. starting 1 june 2013, smoking in workplaces, on aircraft, trains , municipal transport in schools, hospitals, cultural institutions , government buildings has been restricted , tobacco advertising , sponsorship forbidden. graphic warnings have become compulsory. starting 1 june 2014, smoking has been prohibited in restaurants , cafés. smokers fined smoking within distance of 15 meters in front of entrances of subway stations, airport or in children playgrounds , parks, places , squares attract many people.

saudi arabia

saudi arabia had no restrictions against smoking until 2010 when council of ministers urged general authority of civil aviation (gaca) restrict smoking @ airports , facilities in kingdom, , strict rules imposed. advised gaca impose fine of sr200 (us$53) on people violate new regulations. many commercial buildings , work places banned smoking @ offices in attempt stop smoking in public places. in addition, king fahd university of petroleum , minerals in dhahran, instance, launched program in 2010 make university smoke-free, , umm al-qura university in mecca launched campaign same title in 2011. in may 2012, king faisal specialist hospital , research centre in riyadh banned people smoking in , around buildings, first such move in country. hospital implemented fines of sr200 violations.

on 30 july 2012, interior minister prince ahmed bin abdulaziz ordered implementation of royal ban on smoking in government facilities (ministries, buildings, institutions, offices etc.) , indoor public places. ban prohibits smoking of hookahs in public places, , prohibits selling tobacco under 18. on 1 december 2012, saudi commission tourism & antiquities (scta) imposed ban on smoking in tourism facilities.

from 6 june 2016, smoking prohibited in vicinity of religious, educational, health, sport , cultural institutions, social , charity institutions. smoking prohibited @ private , government offices, factories, banks, public transport facilities, in areas manufacturing , processing food products , drinks, petrol, gas , fuel distribution systems, warehouses, elevators , restrooms, in addition several other public places. violating law punishable fine of sar 200, increases repeat violations.

serbia

the serbian parliament passed new law on public smoking in november 2010. forbids smoking in every indoor working or public space, , outdoor space functional part of facility connected health care, education, or child care. law prescribes high fines employers , restaurant owners not post smoking ban notifications. outlets (bars, cafés, restaurants, night clubs etc.) smaller 80 sq m can choose whether ban smoking or not, , outlets larger margin have have divided areas smokers , non-smokers.

singapore


a sign in singapore indicate smoking allowed

smoking restricted in hawker centres, coffee-shops, cafes , fast-food outlets beginning 1 july 2006. establishments outdoor area, 10–20% of area can set aside smoking, although have marked avoid confusion. gradually, regulations have been extended bus interchanges , shelters, public toilets , public swimming complexes.

on 1 july 2007, regulations extended entertainment nightspots. rule allows construction of designated smoking rooms can take 10% of total indoor space.

on 1 january 2009, regulations extended children s playgrounds, exercise areas, markets, underground , multi-storey carparks, ferry terminals , jetties. coverage extended non-air conditioned areas in offices, factories, shops, shopping complexes , lift lobbies.

smokers found flouting rules fined s$200 while owners of establishments fined s$200 , s$500 subsequent offence.

on 22 november 2010, towards tobacco-free singapore online campaign launched support initiative phase out tobacco in singapore preventing supply of tobacco singaporeans born year 2000. social movements such tobacco free generation exist on island.

slovakia

smoking prohibited in indoor places. since 2004, employers have been obliged provide separate smoking rooms or designated outdoor smoking place if smoking allowed @ work. smoking prohibited in majority of indoor public places. regulations exempt bars not serve food. restaurants excepted indoor smoking restrictions. since 2010 there has been no requirement restaurants have separate smoking , non-smoking areas. smoking prohibited in shopping centres loop-hole in law allows smoking on balconies of cafeterias in shopping centres. enforcement of law responsibility of slovak business inspection (soi) service.

there partial restriction upon outdoor smoking, around railways stations , bus termini, , close entrances of government buildings. local police forces responsible enforcing these laws, although has on occasion been lax, reportedly due mix of corruption , insufficiently clear legislative requirements.

slovenia

on 22 june 2007, slovenian national assembly approved law prohibiting smoking in indoor public , work places, effective 5 august 2007. exempted ban open public areas, special smoking hotel rooms, special smoking areas in elderly care centres , jails, , special smoking chambers in bars , other work places. smoking chambers, have meet strict technical standards, not allowed occupy more 20% of establishment. law raised minimum age purchase tobacco products 15 18 , mandated tobacco labels carry telephone number of quit-smoking hotline.

south africa

bilingual no smoking sign in english , afrikaans @ state-owned facility.

the south african government passed first tobacco products control act in 1993 , started implementing act in 1995. act regulated smoking in public areas , prohibited tobacco sales people under age of 18. aspects of tobacco advertising regulated example labelling. 1993 act not considered comprehensive enough , tobacco products control amendment act passed in 1999. act prohibits advertising , promotion of tobacco products, including sponsorship , free distribution of tobacco products. act restricts smoking in public places, includes workplaces, restaurants, bars, , public transport. act allow designated smoking areas (no more 25% of total floor area). act stipulates penalties transgressors of law, , specifies maximum permissible levels of tar , nicotine. regulations implemented in 2001.

the government proposed further amendments bill in 2007 sought deal new practices designed circumvent act. these amendments aim bring current law compliance world health organization framework convention on tobacco control (fctc). framework has been ratified south african government.

the south african government has set minimum legal age smokers 18.

south korea

south korea enforced strict smoking bans in public places since july 2013, fines of ₩100,000 won on spotted smoker , ₩5 million won on shop owners not following law. illegal , strictly prohibited smoke in bars , restaurants, cafes, internet cafes, government buildings, kindergartens, schools, universities, hospitals, youth facilities, libraries, children s playgrounds, private academies, subway or train stations , platforms , underground pathways, large buildings, theaters, department stores or shopping malls, large hotels , highway rest areas.

the strict bans came force gradually beginning ban on places larger 150 square meters in 2012, extended 100 square meters in 2014, full-fledged complete nationwide ban on 1 january 2015.

spain

since 1 january 2006 spain had partial restriction upon smoking in public places. offices, schools, hospitals , public transportation smoke-free, restaurants , bars create smokers section or allow smoking if small (under 100m²).

since 2 january 2011 smoking has been restricted in every indoor public place, including restaurants, bars , cafes. hotels may designate 30% of rooms smoking; mental hospitals, jails , old people s residences may have public rooms workers cannot enter. outdoor smoking prohibited @ childcare facilities, in children s playparks , around schools , hospital facilities.

establishments can closed authorities repeatedly violating smoke-free law, happened first time on 10 february 2011 in marbella.

sweden

in sweden, smoking restricted in restaurants, cafes, bars , nightclubs in june 2005. smoking rooms are, however, allowed in these institutions. smoking rooms contain few restrictions: no serving or consumption of food or beverages allowed in smoking rooms , may not cover more 25% of institution s total area. smoke-free law popular amongst population , industries affected. in january 2008, swedish prison , probation service prohibited smoking indoors in prisons.

switzerland

the swiss federal assembly enacted law protection against second-hand smoke in 2008, came force on 1 may 2010. prohibits smoking in enclosed, publicly accessible areas , in rooms workplaces several persons. there exceptions bars , restaurants, may allow smoking in separate, ventilated rooms or in establishments smaller 80m², federal statute allows more stringent cantonal smoking bans. 10 cantons (jura, aargau, obwalden, nidwalden, zug, schwyz, glarus, schaffhausen, thurgau, appenzell innerrhoden) have imposed national mandated restrictions, remaining 16 (geneva, vaud, neuchâtel, valais, fribourg, bern, solothurn, basel-city, basel-land, zürich, uri, ticino, graubünden, st. gallen, lucerne, appenzell ausserrhoden) imposing stricter laws not excluding establishments smaller 80 square meters. 16 cantons permit separate smoking rooms 7 (bern, solothurn, zürich, uri, ticino, graubünden, st. gallen) permitting service.

syria

smoking restricted inside cafes, restaurants , other public spaces presidential decree issued on 12 october 2009 , came force on 21 april 2010. syria claims first arab country introduce such ban. decree outlaws smoking in educational institutions, health centres, sports halls, cinemas , theatres , on public transport. restrictions include nargile, or waterpipe. according official news agency sana, fines violating law range 500 100,000 syrian pounds (us$11 $2,169).

a decree in 1996 banned tobacco advertising while 2006 law outlawed smoking on public transport , in public places, introducing fines offenders. under-16s not allowed buy tobacco.

taiwan

smoking regulated tobacco hazards prevention act (taiwan), promulgated on 11 july 2007.

thailand

indoor smoking restrictions have been in effect in indoor air-conditioned establishments throughout thailand since november 2002, entertainment areas exempted. cigarettes have had graphic pictures since 2005, , advertising banned. enforcement , compliance have been strong.

on 10 january 2008, thailand announced further restrictions came force on 10 february 2008, in smoking banned (indoors , outdoors) in establishments open public, including restaurants, bars, , open-air markets. members of public face 2,000 baht fines not complying, , establishments face 20,000 baht fine not enforcing ban (including not displaying mandated no smoking signs). in addition fines, fail comply may arrested. legal bars comply these regulations, in establishments operate illegally or semi-legally disregarded.

turkey

turkey restricts smoking in government offices, workplaces, bars, restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, schools, hospitals, , forms of public transport, including trains, taxis , ferries. turkey s smoke-free law ban includes provisions violators, caught smoking in designated smoke-free area faces fine of 83 liras (~€35/$47/£30) , bar owners fail enforce law fined 560 liras first offence 5,600 liras.

smoking first restricted in 1997 in public buildings more 4 workers, planes , public buses.

on 3 january 2008, turkey passed law prohibiting smoking in indoor spaces including bars, cafés , restaurants. restricts smoking in sports stadia, , gardens of mosques, hospitals , schools. smoking ban came force on 19 may 2008; however, bars, restaurants , cafes exempted until mid-july 2009. on 19 july 2009, turkey extended indoor public smoking restrictions include bars, restaurants, village coffeehouses , nargile (hookah) bars.

turkmenistan

in 1998, ban on tobacco advertising enacted. under decree president life saparmurat niyazov, has prohibited chewing of tobacco. in 2000, turkmenistan banned smoking in public places. people ban implemented because president advised doctor quit smoking. in 2002, forbidden smoke while behind wheel. according code of administrative violations smoking cigarettes, including hookah , other tobacco products in bodies of state power , administration, executive bodies , local authorities, enterprises, institutions , organizations irrespective of ownership, military units , formations, educational institutions, theaters , cinemas, public transport, parks , other places of mass visiting citizens – punishable fine in amount of 100 manats. in january 2016, turkmen president gurbanguly berdimuhamedow banned sales of tobacco-related products nationwide, making turkmenistan second country in world (after bhutan) implement such policy.

uganda

in march 2004, smoking prohibited in public places, including workplaces, restaurants , bars. extension private homes being considered.

ukraine

smoking banned in indoor public places, including restaurants, discos, nightclubs, indoor workplaces , state , cultural institutions, including football stadiums.

united arab emirates

emirates in united arab emirates started restricting smoking in shopping malls, beaches, gardens. states leading regulations on smoking abu dhabi, ajman, dubai , sharjah.

united kingdom

since 1 july 2007 smoke-free workplace laws have been in effect across whole of uk. these introduced in each constituent administration of united kingdom separately, decided partially devolved governments of scotland, wales , northern ireland, , uk parliament acting england. details, see (in chronological order of bans): scotland, wales, northern ireland , england.

england

a smoking shelter outside on office building in england. since 2007 such shelters have become commonplace @ workplaces.

smoke-free regulations covering indoor work-places in england, including bars, clubs , restaurants, came force on 1 july 2007. places, such smoking hotel rooms, nursing homes, prisons, submarines, offshore oil rigs, , stages/television sets (if needed performance) exempted, royal palaces, although members of house of commons , house of lords agreed ban smoking in palace of westminster.

the on-the-spot fine smoking in workplace £50 (~€60/~$75), £30 (~€35/~$45) if 1 pays within 15 days, while business allows smoking can fined £2,500 (~€3,700/~$3,800). smoking largely remains permitted outdoors, apart railway stations. however, internal government briefing obtained independent on sunday newspaper reveals powers available extend coverage further outdoor areas if required. legal loophole exists cigar smokers allowed smoke in store sample cigar in england only.

northern ireland

in northern ireland, smoke-free law has been in effect since 30 april 2007. illegal smoke in enclosed workplaces. includes bars, restaurants, offices (even if smoker person in office) , public buildings. scotland, smoke-free law comprehensive in places such telephone boxes , enclosed bus/train shelters included. on-the-spot fine smoking in workplace £50 (~€70/~$100), while business allows smoking can fined £2,500 (~€3,700/~$5,000).

a £200 fine may levied local councils if businesses fail display no-smoking signs. opinion poll showed 91% of people supported law.

scotland

on 26 march 2006, scotland prohibited smoking in enclosed (more 50% covered) public places, includes public buildings, workplaces, sports stadiums, bars , restaurants. exemptions in place allow hotel guests smoke in own rooms, long hotel has designated them smoking rooms. law restricts smoking in bus shelters, phone boxes or other shelters more 50% enclosed. prohibits smoking in trucks , vans owned company, whether or not driver person inside (though smoking while driving legally questionable presented driving without due care , attention ). nevertheless, ban on smoking in work vehicles commonly flouted, tradesmen, , compliance outdoor bans minimal. there no restrictions on smoking in railway stations railway bylaw applies england, , smoking remains common in outdoor areas of railway stations. compliance indoor ban in pubs, restaurants , other workplaces universal. businesses covered smoking ban must display statutory smoking sign @ entrance to, , around building smoke-free policy. opinion polls @ introduction showed clear majority of scottish public in favour of ban

as in new zealand, smoke-free law criticised interested groups (e.g., publicans, cafe , bingo hall owners, etc.) feared adversely impact businesses. survey published scottish beer & pubs association 1 year on implementation concluded number of pub licensed premises in scotland has remained more or less constant on last year indicating fears of adverse impact of ban on hospitality industry unfounded. widespread concerns prior implementation impact on bingo halls prove harder objectively assess: @ may 2008 there anecdotal evidence suggest increase in closures of bingo halls since implementation. however, no statistical analysis has been conducted , speculation within betting , gaming industry decline result of demographic changes , increases in online gaming.

the nhs scotland quit smoking line reported received additional 50,000 calls people wishing give in 6 months after smoke-free law introduced. in september 2007 study of 9 scottish hospitals on twelve months following implementation reported positively on impact on country s health, including 17% drop in admissions heart attacks, compared average reductions of 3% per year previous decade.

wales

smoking restricted across enclosed public premises , work premises in wales on 2 april 2007. adherence widespread , many public houses have closed since law came place.

public places must display special bilingual no smoking sign:

mae ysmygu yn y fangre hon yn erbyn y gyfraith (welsh)
against law smoke in these premises (english)

united nations

as united nations buildings not subject of national jurisdiction, united nations has own smoking , non-smoking policies. following gradual introduction of partial smoking restrictions between 1985 , 2003, secretary-general kofi annan introduced in 2003 total prohibition upon smoking @ united nations headquarters. similar restrictions have not been introduced in field offices of united nations worldwide. specialised agencies of united nations, such united nations children s fund , world health organization have own strict smoke-free regulations apply offices worldwide, same not true entities of secretariat, such department of peacekeeping operations , office coordination of humanitarian affairs (ocha). on 13 december 2007, ocha introduced smoke-free regulation applicable field offices.

united states

in united states, congress has not attempted enact nationwide federal smoking ban. therefore, smoking bans in united states entirely product of state , local criminal , occupational safety , health laws. result, existence , aggressiveness of smoking bans varies throughout united states, ranging total bans (even outdoors), no regulation of smoking @ all. jurisdictions in greater south tend have least restrictive smoking bans or no statewide bans @ all. of 60 populated cities in united states, 17 ban smoking in bars , restaurants.

according americans nonsmokers rights, of october 2012, 81.3% of u.s. population covered bans on smoking in workplaces, and/or restaurants, and/or bars, either state, commonwealth, or local law, although 48.7% covered bans in workplaces , restaurants , bars.

as of november 2012, 28 states have banned smoking in general workplaces , public places, including bars , restaurants (though many of these exempt tobacconists, cigar bars, casinos, private clubs, and/or small workplaces). 6 have enacted smoking bans exempting adult venues including bars, , in cases casinos , restaurants (tennessee exempts place not admitting patrons under 21). georgia, idaho, nevada, new hampshire, north carolina, , virginia have particularised state laws banning smoking in specific places leaving out others. remaining 10 states have no statewide smoking bans @ all, though many cities and/or counties in states have enacted local smoking bans varying degrees (except oklahoma, prohibits local governments regulating smoking @ all).

as u.s. jurisdictions not states, of november 2012 smoking banned in public places (including bars , restaurants) in american samoa, district of columbia, puerto rico , united states virgin islands. guam prohibits smoking in restaurants, not in other workplaces. northern mariana islands prohibits smoking in workplaces , in restaurants not in bars.

in indianapolis, indianapolis motor speedway announced ban smoking in grandstands starting fall 2017.

uruguay

in march 2006, became illegal in uruguay smoke in enclosed public spaces. bars, restaurants or offices people caught smoking face fines of more $1,100 or three-day closure. makes uruguay first country in south america ban smoking in enclosed public spaces.

anti-smoking groups estimate many third of uruguay s 3.4 million people smoke. president tabaré vázquez, practicing oncologist, has cited reports suggesting 7 people die each day in uruguay (an estimated 5,000 people year) smoking-related causes including lung cancer, emphysema , other illnesses.

vatican city

a july 2002 law signed pope john paul ii banned smoking on places accessible public, , in closed places of work within vatican city, , within extraterritorial properties of holy see. smoking bans in museums, libraries , churches on vatican territory had been in force long time. in november of 2017, pope francis banned sale of cigarettes throughout vatican city, sale of cigars still legal.

venezuela

on 31 may 2011 venezuela introduced ban on smoking in enclosed public , commercial spaces, including malls, restaurants, bars, discos, workplaces, etc.

the owners or managers of establishments smoking banned, must post notice measuring 80 cm. (31.5 inches) wide , 50 cm (19.7 inches) high; poster should contain international smoking ban pictogram , following text: este es un ambiente 100% libre de humo de tabaco, por resolución del ministerio del poder popular para la salud (this 100% smoke-free environment, resolution of ministry of popular power health). owners or managers have obligation ensure compliance rule.

owners or managers not post notice or not ensure compliance rule may penalized closure of establishment , / or fine can 190,000 vef (44,186.05 usd), however, regulation not provide sanctions smokers.

vietnam

the vietnamese government has banned smoking , cigarette sales in offices, production facilities, schools, hospitals, , on public transport. however, bus drivers, in north vietnam, smoke. smoking banned in enclosed indoor spaces , public facilities in ho chi minh city in 2005 exception of entertainment areas.

a ban has been imposed on forms of advertisement, trade promotion, , sponsorship tobacco companies, cigarette sales through vending machines, or on telephone , on internet.

zambia

smoking prohibited in public places in zambia , punishable fine of k400 or imprisonment of 2 years.