“Prohibition of Smoking (in Public Premises and Public Vehicles) Act 1986Act 1986 7 MIRC Ch.8
TITLE 7 – PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 8 - PROHIBITION OF SMOKING
sRepublic of the Marshall Islands
Jepilpilin Ke Ejukaan
“PROHIBITION OF SMOKING (IN PUBLIC PREMISES
AND PUBLIC VEHICLES) ACT 1986
Arrangement of Sections
Section Page
§801. Short title. .............................................................................................................................. 3
§802. Interpretation. ....................................................................................................................... 3
§803. Prohibition. ............................................................................................................................ 4
§804. Restaurant Bars. .................................................................................................................... 4
§805. Penalty. .................................................................................................................................. 4
Act 1986 7 MIRC Ch.8 §801
TITLE 7 – PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 8 - PROHIBITION OF SMOKING
sRepublic of the Marshall Islands
Jepilpilin Ke Ejukaan
“PROHIBITION OF SMOKING (IN PUBLIC PREMISES
AND PUBLIC VEHICLES) ACT 1986
AN ACT to prohibit smoking in public premises and public vehicles and to provide
for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Commencement: March 6, 1986
Source: P.L. 1986-19
Amended By: P.L. 2003-98
§801. Short title.
This Chapter may be cited as the “Prohibition of Smoking (in Public
Premises and Public Vehicles) Act 1986". [P.L. 1986-19, §1.]
§802. Interpretation.
In this Chapter :
(a) “public premises” means any enclosed building and includes
any government building or office, school, or hospital, or
private premises where people have access thereto or
assembled therewith, through common usage or by general
invitation, express or otherwise, including restaurants, but
does not include bars where liquor is served;
(b) “public vehicle” means a bus or other vehicle, irrespective of
whether privately owned or controlled, where people have
access and are transported for a fee or fare or otherwise;
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(c) “aircraft” means an aircraft used for air transport.[P.L. 1986-19,§2.][subsection (a) amended by P.L. 2003-98]
§803. Prohibition.
(1) Smoking in public premises, public vehicles, restaurants and aircrafts
is hereby prohibited.
(2) In all public premises and public vehicles, there shall be
conspicuously displayed a sign, “SMOKING IS PROHIBITED”, by
the owner, manager or the occupier of such premises or vehicle.[P.L. 1986-19, §3.][amended by P.L. 2003-98]
§804. Restaurant Bars.
In the case of restaurants that offer liquor in a bar that is set up or
constructed within, adjacent to or adjoining the dining area, the owner or
manager of the premises shall designate by very conspicuous means, the
division between the bar area and the dining area.. The prohibition
contained in section 803 above shall apply to the dining area. [new section addedby P.L. 2003-98]
§805. Penalty.
Any person who contravenes the provisions of Section 803 of this Chapter
shall be guilty of an offense and shall upon conviction be liable to a fine not
exceeding $2,500. [P.L. 1986-19, §4.][formerly section 804 but re-numbered by P.L. 2003-98]