New SMOKING Law -effective Oct. 1 2010

[Aplmac]

Effective 1st.October 2010

it will be illegal to smoke in public places, on the island. . :o

 

This news on local island TV tonight.

 

 

Definitions provided of such public places

seemed to speak mainly of enclosed spaces, in buildings and Malls but I'm sure there's others!

 

 

Welchman Hall Gully -nutmeg grove.

 

 

Further details re. locations such as Outdoors, on a catamaran, on the beach, tour-bus etc.

will come later I'm sure.

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[Aplmac]

A quick read of the supporting article in today's island newspaper

says pretty much the same thing

with the stress being on enclosed places, buildings where smoke gets trapped.

 

NO mention of beaches, parks etc. (which are also "public places"..)

but someone's bound to bring that up.

 

 

Hoteliers are worried that they'll have customers who don't want to

understand that it's now the law of the land but isn't that just typical?:D

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[cruisingbajan]

Personally...I am quite happy about this new legislation. It brings Barbados in line with the rest of the world.

 

Any potential guest that does not respect the laws of the land in my opinion is a guest NOT worth having.

[nikimouse]

damb! Im a smoker! :rolleyes:

[cruisingbajan]

damb! Im a smoker! :rolleyes:

 

That does not mean you are not welcome.:) Once you observe the laws of the land you should be fine.;)

[Aplmac]

I'm not hearing anything about smoking on the beaches.

 

Given the wording in recent Press releases

the new regulations seems to be about protecting folks from side-stream smoke in enclosed areas

i.e. buildings with walls and a roof -- areas that are "substantially enclosed"..

 

It's sounding like they're worried about nightclubs, restaurants, etc.

 

One would imagine that as long as you're outdoors, things are cool

but don't quote me on that, coz I'm no lawyer and I haven't read the recent declaration/amendment...

I'm just saying that they're stressing indoor situations that are substantially-enclosed.

 

Hoping for further details clarifying the situation re. outdoors.

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[MrSidewayz]

Fantastic news :D

[nikimouse]

most pubs and clubs have outdoor smoking areas, if they didnt alot of people might stop going. if im drinking i definately smoke more than i would normally, if im on a night out.

i wont be in barbados overnight anyway. :(

 

thanks for the welcome, im really looking foward to barbados :D

[NHRedSoxFan]

This IS big news. A lot of enclosed spaces are also open air. Example is the village bar at The Crane. The air doesn't move there with the ocean breezes blocked by the buildings. It would be great if it was non smoking. :cool: