-
Period: to
Smoking regulations in Hong Kong
-
Smoking ban
Smoking in restaurant premises, indoor workplaces, public indoor places, and public outdoor places like parks is prohibited in Hong Kong.
Hangouts like bars are mahjong houses are allowed to apply for exemption. -
Advertisement
Cigarette packets sold in Hong Kong start bear health warning with graphic content, in order to sensitize the population about the risks caused by smoking. -
Expiration of exemption
The smoking ban in bar and mahjong places exemption expires. From July 1, 2009 smoking is prohibited in all indoor premises of Hong Kong. -
New designated non-smoking areas
Smoking in outdoor public transport facilities -such as covered bus terminals and stations- is prohibited.
Besides, a 1,500 HK$ fixed fined for smoking offence is established in the city. -
The most deterring pictorial health warning
With 27% of votes from a public survey, the picture "Smoking Kills" is elected the most deterring pictorial health warning in Hong Kong -
Advertisement ban
Cigarette selling shops and stalls stop display advertisement of tobacco products.
