Smoking in Macau

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No smoking sign in Macau

Smoking in Macau is regulated more strictly than in mainland China, but not to the extent of the regulation of smoking in Hong Kong.

Smoking is prohibited in a number of places as per Law No. 5/2011.[1]

In May 2009 the government of the Macau Special Administrative Region announced a planned indoor smoking ban for all public places,[2] "to create a fair environment where smokers have the freedom to smoke and non-smokers also have the freedom not to inhale second-hand smoke," Health Bureau director Lei Chin Ion said.[3] In April 2009 the government announced proposed legislation that sought to raise the tobacco sales tax by 300%.[citation needed] Casinos and gambling are a major aspect of tourism in Macau. Smoking is banned on the main floors of casinos, but is permitted in closed-off ventilated smoking areas, which are located on the casino floors. A majority of Macau residents support a total ban on smoking in public places,[4] but lawmakers in closed session on 20 April 2010 were unable to reach a consensus regarding a total ban inside casinos.[5] The increasing number of smokers is a cause for concern,[4] as 17% of people in Macau smoke.[citation needed]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Lei n.º 5/2011 (in Portuguese) – via Imprensa Oficial.
  2. ^ "Macao to ban indoor smoking in public places". Xinhua. 31 May 2009. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Gov't to ban smoking in indoor public places". UO Macau. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Survey: 72% back smoking ban in Macao". ChinaDaily.com.cn. Xinhua. 22 March 2006. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  5. ^ Leung, Natalie (21 April 2010). "Divergent opinions on smoking ban". Macau Daily Times. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
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