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Class 2 facilities, including restaurants, offices, pachinko parlors, etc., are generally prohibited from smoking indoors. However, smoking in smoking rooms that meet the legal standards and in small-scale restaurants that have been notified (existing specific eating and drinking facilities) is permitted. In addition, in the case of a smoking facility, it is mandatory to post a sign so that it can be identified as a smoking facility to prevent unwanted passive smoking. In addition, those under 20 years of age cannot enter smoking areas.

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Class 2 facilities, including restaurants, offices, pachinko parlors, etc., are generally prohibited from smoking indoors. However, smoking in smoking rooms that meet the legal standards and in small-scale restaurants that have been notified (existing specific eating and drinking facilities) is permitted. We will send you information and provide guidance if a violation of the law is confirmed by a staff survey.

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Legal regulations and guidance are not possible on outdoor smoking areas on the premises of Class 2 facilities such as restaurants, pachinko parlors, and convenience stores, but those who manage facilities used by many people decide on smoking areas. It is said that care must be taken to make it a place that does not cause unwanted passive smoking.
If you send us information, the staff will check the local situation and ask the facility to consider the surroundings.

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According to the Health Promotion Law, smoking is not prohibited outdoors, including around stations. Therefore, it is not possible to provide legal regulations and guidance on smoking on the street around the station, but all people must consider the surrounding situation so that they do not cause unwanted passive smoking when smoking. It is supposed to be. In addition, around some stations, there are places designated as smoking-free areas from the viewpoint of beautification of the town and dangers such as burns caused by tobacco fire.
If you send us information, we will alert you by installing notices that require consideration when smoking. ※Excluding smoking prohibited areas
(In some cases, such as when the permission of the administrator cannot be obtained, notices may not be installed.)

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The Health Promotion Act does not prohibit smoking outdoors, such as on the street or in parks. Therefore, it is not possible to provide legal regulations and guidance, but it is said that all people must consider the surrounding situation so that they do not cause unwanted passive smoking when smoking. .
If you send us information, we will alert you by installing notices that require consideration when smoking. (* In some cases, such as when the permission of the administrator cannot be obtained, notices may not be installed.)

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If you have any problems or problems related to smoking in nearby houses or gardens, please consult with the lender, management company, or Residential Association, in addition to discussions between parties, as well as neighborhood problems such as noise and garbage disposal. If you do not resolve the problem or aim to resolve it via proxy/agent, please consult with a lawyer. The Yokohama City Citizens' Counseling Room and each ward office provide free lawyer consultation. In addition, we also provide information on consultations other than Yokohama City Hall. (Reservation is required for free lawyer consultation. Depending on the situation of application, etc., consultation may not be available immediately. )

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Please send from exclusive "opinion, request contribution form (outside site)" or "suggestions from citizens" page. We also accept phone calls and e-mails.

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