Updated 4th April 2006
Under Law 9294, passed in July 1996, the use of cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, pipes or any other smoking product (whether or not it is tobacco) is prohibited in collective areas, except in designated smoking areas. Designated smoking areas must be properly isolated and have adequate ventilation. Decree 2018 issued in October 1996 defines the terms collective areas and desiganted smoking areas. Collective areas include public offices, hospitals and health clinics, classrooms, libraries, places of collective work, and cinemas and theatres. Smoking is also prohibited in all Ministry of Health facilities.
The use of smoking products was prohibited on aircrafts and on public transportation under Law 10167 in 2000.
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