Chuo City Smoking Rules

The city has established rules on smoking to prevent the inhalation of secondhand smoke in public places such as streets and parks. Patrol officers will warn people who do not follow the rules. Please follow the rules and help create a pleasant environment for both smokers and nonsmokers.

Rules That Smokers Must Follow

• Smoking outside designated smoking areas and leaving cigarette butts in public places are strictly prohibited.
• Even if you are smoking on private property, make sure people in public places are not affected by secondhand smoke.
• Refrain from smoking when there are children, pregnant women or others present nearby who have health considerations.

Rules That Businesses Offering Ashtrays Must Follow

• Do not place ashtrays near high-traffic areas
• Prohibit the use of ashtrays while children are commuting to and from school
• If there are many smokers, encourage them to take turns using the ashtrays

List of Designated Smoking Areas

Please see the page for the list of designated smoking areas.

https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0030/kenkouiryou/kenkou/tobacco/kitsuenbasho/desigination_smoking_area

Inquiries

Subsection in charge of Passive-Smoking, Living Hygiene Section

Tel:03-3546-5762

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