Smoking Laws by Country
Argentina Provincial and municipal jurisdictions have laws banning tobacco consumption in government offices and enclosed public spaces
Armenia Law on restricting sale, consumption, and use of tobacco products nationwide in force on 2 March 2005, prohibits smoking in any public transport system and in all cultural, educational, and health institutions
Australia Federal law banning smoking in all Commonwealth government buildings, most public transport systems, and airports. States and territories have banned smoking in enclosed public places, workplaces, and restaurants
Belgium Smoking forbidden in all workplaces, state-owned and private, except restaurants, cafes, and so on. Total smoking ban in trains and railway stations. Buses and trams are smoke-free.
Bhutan Banned tobacco smoking and the sale of tobacco
Canada No federal policy. All 10 provinces and two of three territories restrict smoking in public places
Germany No federal policy. Smoking restricted in railway stations, selected trains, and schools in five states (in effect or planned)
India Banned in public places since 1 May 2004. No-smoking areas required in bars, restaurants, and hotels. No smoking in train stations, trains, government offices, and all airports
Ireland First country in the Northern Hemisphere to ban smoking in all enclosed spaces (bars, restaurants, hospitals, offices) since 29 March 2004
Italy Banned in all indoor public places and in all workplaces since 10 January 2005
Malta Banned in all entertainment establishments, including bars and restaurants, since October 2004. Separate smoking rooms allowed.
New Zealand Banned in all enclosed workplaces, including bars, clubs, and casinos, since December 2004
Norway Banned in bars, clubs, and restaurants since 1 June 2004
South Africa First country in the world to ban smoking in all public areas (1 October 2000), including bars and restaurants, unless ventilated, specified smoking room available
Spain Banned smoking in all workplaces, bars, and restaurants since 1 January 2006
Sweden Banned smoking in any business selling food or drink and in private parties since June 2005
USA No federal legislation regarding smoking, but state and local laws
England Ban from summer 2007 in all enclosed public places
Scotland Banned in all enclosed public places since 26 March 2006