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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is “Statutory No Smoking Area” in accordance with the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance?
2. Who can prosecute those people smoking in the statutory no smoking areas?
3. If I find people smoking in a no smoking area, how can I report the case to the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office?
4. What should I do if I find people smoking in no smoking areas under my management?
5. If my neighbour always smokes at home and the tobacco smoke spread to my house, will Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office handle the case?
6. What should I do if I forgot to pay the fine after receiving the fixed penalty notice due to smoking offence?
7. I frequently find people smoking in the bus termini and public transport interchanges, do they violate the law? What should I do?
8. If I would like to put up some no smoking signs at venue under my management, does Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office provide the no smoking signs?
9. If my business/ school/ organization would like to organize some publicity events related to smoking ban, would the Department of Health provide any assistance?
10. Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 FAQ