Updated 5th September
Smoking is prohibited in primary schools, nurseries, in buildings used for leisure activities by children, in cinemas, and in all areas of public and private institutions that are accessible to the public. Smoking is allowed only in places where it will not inconvenience non-smokers. Restaurants and places of entertainment are required to reserve a certain number of tables for non-smokers.
For further information see section III of the Tobacco Control Act no.6/2002, available at: http://eng.heilbrigdisraduneyti.is/laws-and-regulations/
The Icelandic parliament approved a bill in June 2006 prohibiting smoking in bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The law is due to come into force on 1 July 2007.
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