NO-SMOKING ZONES

The Public Health (Tobacco Control) Regulations lists several “places where smoking or holding lit or electronic tobacco or tobacco product is prohibited”, including:

• The very broad “public places” designation

• Workplaces or places of employment

• Public conveyances

• All government-owned or occupied buildings

• Health facilities, including pharmacies

• Sports, athletic and recreational facilities, for the use of the public

• Educational institutions

• Bus stops

• Areas specifically for use by children

The Dangerous Drugs Act lists the following places where “smoking of ganja in public places (is) prohibited”:

• All government-occupied offices

• Health facilities, including pharmacies

• Sports, athletic and other similar facilities, for the use of the public educational institutions

• Bus stops and departure and arrival waiting areas at a port or station for any form of transportation

• Areas specifically for use by children

• Balconies of tourist establishments

• Residences and guest houses for the use of staff employed therein

• Beaches

• Outdoor dining and service areas

• Parks

• Any sites declared under the Jamaica National Heritage Trust Act to be a national heritage

• Class A and class B swimming pools operated under the Public Health (Swimming Pools) Regulations, 2000, or under the Public Health (Tourist Establishments) Regulations, 2000, (except pools for private use or where a pool is exclusively accessible for an independent or private villa or suite)

• Outdoor markets and other outdoor events or activities, being used for gathering by individuals