Bhutan List of smoking bans

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.