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

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Class 2 facilities, including restaurants, offices, and pachinko parlors, are generally stipulated to be non-smoking indoors. However, smoking is permitted in smoking rooms that meet the legal standards and in small restaurants (existing specific food service facilities) that have been notified is permitted. We will send you information and provide guidance if you confirm a violation of the law by a staff survey.

• Related Pages:Measures to Prevent Passive Smoking
• Related Pages:Existing specific food service facilities and smoking facilities

Legal regulations and guidance are not allowed for outdoor smoking areas on the premises of second-class facilities such as restaurants, pachinko parlors, and convenience stores, but those who manage facilities used by many people must specify smoking areas. When deciding, it is said that it is necessary to consider that the place does not cause unwanted passive smoking.
If you receive information, the staff will check the local situation and ask the facility to give consideration to the surroundings.

• Related Pages:Measures to Prevent Passive Smoking

According to the Health Promotion Law, smoking is not prohibited outdoors, including around stations. For this reason, 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 as not to cause unwanted passive smoking when smoking. It is supposed to be. In addition, around some stations, there are places designated as smoking prohibited areas from the viewpoint of beautification of the town and the dangers of burns caused by tobacco fires.
If you receive information, we will alert you by installing a notice that requires consideration during smoking. ※Excludes smoking areas
(In some cases, such as when the permission of the administrator is not obtained, notices may not be installed.)

• Related Pages:Smoking prohibited areas（Q & A on Initiatives）
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According to the Health Promotion Law, smoking is not prohibited on the streets and parks. For this reason, legal regulations and guidance cannot be provided, but it is said that everyone must consider the surrounding situation so as not to cause unwanted passive smoking when smoking.
If you receive information, we will alert you by installing a notice that requires consideration during smoking. (* Notices may not be installed, such as when the permission of the administrator is not obtained.)

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If you have any concerns or troubles related to smoking in nearby houses or gardens, please consult with the lender, management company, or Residential Association. If you do not solve the problem or if you are aiming for a solution through proxy/agent, please consult a lawyer. The Yokohama City Citizen Consultation Office and each ward office provide free lawyer consultation. We also provide consultation services outside of Yokohama City Hall. A reservation is required for free legal consultation. Depending on the status of application, etc., consultation may not be available immediately. )

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

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