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The following is a list of smoking bans.

Bans in public places or bars/restaurants

  • Argentina signed the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in September 2003. Many provincial and municipal jurisdictions have (or are in the process of implementing) laws banning tobacco consumption in government offices and enclosed public spaces, as well as the sale of tobacco products to minors. See Smoking in Argentina.
  • Armenia's first law on restricting the sale, consumption and use of tobacco products nationwide was in force on March 2, 2005. It prohibits smoking in any public transport system, and in all cultural, educational and health institutions*.
  • Australia, federal law bans smoking in all Commonwealth government buildings, on most public transport, and in airports and international and domestic flights. Further bans are in place but are governed by individual states. Currently all Australian states and territories have banned smoking in enclosed public places, particularly workplaces and restaurants.
    • New South Wales, 2005 In addition to a public place ban, half the area of pubs, bars, and clubs have to be smoke-free. A total ban is to be introduced in 2007.
    • Victoria Public place ban in force (including restaurants), pubs, bars and clubs smoke-free by 1 July 2007.
  • Belgium, smoking forbidden in all workplaces, state-owned and private, with exeption for restaurants, cafés etc. Total smoking ban in all trains (no smoking cars anymore) and in the train stations (only in enclosed spaces). Buses and trams are also smoke-free.
  • Bhutan is the only country in the world to have banned tobacco smoking and the sale of tobacco.
  • Canada, no federal policy, but all ten provinces and two of three territories restrict smoking in public places.
  • India, 1 May 2004 banned in public places (200 rupee fine for violations); no-smoking areas required in bars, restaurants and hotels.
  • Republic of Ireland, 29 March 2004 the first country in the Northern Hemisphere to ban smoking in all enclosed spaces, such as bars, resturants, hospitals, offices etc. Some public buildings have now built a 'Smoking Gazebo' outside entrances to cater for smokers.
  • Italy, 10 January 2005 banned in all indoor public places and in all workplaces.
  • Japan, Most train stations, trains, government offices, all airports disallow smoking, but up to each train operating company.
  • Kenya, May 2006 banned smoking in public places(suspended until at least 30 June 2006 by a High Court ruling[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/5034108.stm).
  • Malta, October 2004 banned in all entertainment establishments including bars and restaurants though separate smoking rooms are allowed if they meet a number of technical requirements.
  • Malaysia Smoking banned in restaurants, public transit, government buildings, mosques, etc. Bars still allow smoking.
  • New Zealand, 10 December 2004 banned in all enclosed workplaces, including bars, clubs, and casinos. The law enacting this was the Smokefree Environments Amendment Act of 3 December 2003.
  • Norway, 1 June 2004 banned in bars, clubs, and restaurants.
  • Singapore has extended its ban in 1 October 2005 to now include pubs and bus shelters. Ban in effect July 1, 2006 extended to outdoor hawker stalls and cafes.
  • South Africa, 1 October 2000 the first country in the world to ban smoking in all public areas, including bars and restaurants unless the proprietor built a ventilated smoking room, separated by walls and doors from the rest of the establishment, not exceeding 25% of the establishment's area.(Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of 1999)
  • Spain, 1 January 2006 Followed Ireland in banning smoking in all workplaces, and bars and restaurants with more than 100 squared meters. Smaller venues may choose to allow smoking.
  • Sweden, 1 June2005 banned smoking in any businesses selling food or drink, private parties not open to the general public exempt. Smoking in designated smoking rooms and outdoors is permitted. Smoking on public transports and in most enclosed public spaces has been prohibited since 1983.
  • Tanzania, banned in public places*.
  • Thailand, 8 November 2002 banned in all air-conditioned buildings, hospitals, government, phone booths, elevators, temples, etc. Sept 2005 banned all displays of tobacco, including in shop displays and all advertising. Still allows smoking in nightclubs and bars.
  • Turkey, 7 November 1996 banned in public places with a fine of 700 YTL as of 2006 (legislation 4207 with the name "Tütün ve Tütün Mamullerinin Zararlarının Önlenmesine Dair Kanun").

Outdoor smoking bans

Other bans

Other restrictions

In some countries, such as France, the Netherlands and Russia, bans enacted earlier allow for smoking sections in restaurants, as well as possible special rooms for use by smokers in other workplaces (though many employers prefer not to incur the costs of building and maintaining such rooms).

Proposed bans

The United Kingdom Parliament has passed an amendment to a Bill which would bring in a smoking ban for enclosed public spaces in England, to be fully in effect by 2007. See Smoking ban in England.

Tasmania was the first state in Australia to introduce a total smoking ban in venues licensed for gambling and/or to sell alcohol with effect from 1 January 2006. All other Australian states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia) and the Australian Capital Territory currently have deadlines for introducing similar smoking bans within the next two years; the Northern Territory is expected to follow suit. *

Denmark is considering expanding its smoking laws to forbid smoking in bars, restaurants, etc. *

On May 31 2006, the Slovenian Ministry of Health proposed an amendment to the Law on the Restriction of the Usage of Tobacco Products, banning smoking in all public places, including bars, restaurants and others, which were previously exempt from the ban. *

See also

Tobacco control

 

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