Specific scope of no-smoking places in Shenzhen

Legal analysis: Shenzhen’s tobacco control scope includes no smoking in indoor workplaces, indoor public places and public transportation.

Legal basis: "Regulations on Smoking Control in Public Places"

Article 10 Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places.

Article 11 Smoking is completely prohibited in the outdoor areas of the following public places:

(1) Nursery institutions, child welfare institutions, schools, activity centers, and education and training institutions Outdoor areas of public places where minors are the main activity group;

(2) Outdoor teaching areas of colleges and universities;

(3) Maternal and child health institutions, children Outdoor areas of hospitals and maternity hospitals;

(4) Outdoor spectator seats and competition areas in sports and fitness venues;

(5) Outdoor waiting areas for public transportation Area;

(6) Other outdoor places where smoking is prohibited as prescribed by laws and regulations.

Article 12 Smoking spots can be set up in the outdoor areas of the following public places. Smoking is prohibited in areas other than smoking spots. Outdoor areas of public places that do not have smoking spots are completely prohibited from smoking:

(1) Other medical and health institutions and family planning technology except maternal and child health institutions, children's hospitals, and maternity hospitals. Outdoor areas of service institutions and nursing homes;

(2) Outdoor areas of other social welfare institutions except child welfare institutions;

(3) Scenic spots, cultural relics protection units, Outdoor areas in parks and amusement parks;

(4) Other outdoor places where smoking spots can be set up as prescribed by laws and regulations.

Article 13 Smoking spots set up outdoors shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Meet fire safety standards;

(2) Set up obvious guidance signs;

(3) Stay away from vents, densely populated areas and passages that pedestrians must pass through;

(4) Set up eye-catching health warning signs or pictures of smoking hazards in prominent locations.