Source: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/compare/smokefree/170
Timestamp: 2019-09-19 22:13:27
Document Index: 413119655

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The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “workplace.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “workplace” in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.
The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “public transport.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “public transport” in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.
The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “second hand smoke.” Although this term is not defined, a definition is not strictly necessary because the term is not used in the Act or Regulations. The law’s smoke free measures provide that “smoking is prohibited in” specified places, rather than, for example, “no person shall be exposed to second hand smoke” in specified places.
The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “smoking” or “smoke.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “smoking” in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.
The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “public place.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “public place” in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.
The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “tobacco product.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “tobacco product” in accordance with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(f).
The Tobacco Act does not contain a definition of “indoor” or “enclosed.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “indoor” or “enclosed” in accordance with the definition provided in the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines.
The Tobacco Act requires the owner or manager of premises to ensure compliance with provisions of the Act. However, the law does not specifically state that business owners or managers must post signs.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require business owners or managers to post “No Smoking” signs.
The Tobacco Act requires the owner or manager of premises to ensure compliance with provisions of the Act. However, the law does not specifically state that business owners or managers must remove ashtrays.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require business owners or managers to remove ashtrays.
The Tobacco Act requires the owner or manager of premises to ensure compliance with provisions of the Act. The law does not specifically state that business owners or managers must warn a person who smokes, or discontinue service. However, the law does state that any person who smokes despite being requested not to, may be asked to leave. This implies that a business owner or manager may ask a smoker to leave the premises, but does not actually require a business owner or manager to do so.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require business owners or managers to take steps to require a person to stop smoking in a no-smoking area.
The Tobacco Act imposes a duty upon smokers not to smoke where prohibited. A person who smokes where prohibited may be asked to leave the premises. However, the law does not provide for a fine for smokers who smoke where prohibited.