The Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2005 was passed into law in the Legislative Council today, 19 October 2006.From January 1, 2007 the vast majority of indoor areas of workplaces and public places are required to ban smoking.
This includes restaurants, offices, schools, hospitals, markets, karaokes and bars which are frequented by people of different ages
However, smokers in over-18 nightclubs, commercial bathhouses, massage establishments, and mahjong parlours have until 1 July 1, 2009.
Other no-smoking areas: hospital open areas, school open areas (including university campuses), public beaches, public swimming pools, public transport interchanges, and public escalators.
Bus stops, however, are exempt. This is a Good Thing.
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