Summary of Inagi City ordinance regarding restrictions on smoking on the streets, etc.

Smoking on the streets, etc. can lead to second-hand smoke and danger and inconvenience to those around you. In addition to clarifying the responsibilities that smokers and non-smokers should fulfill, we will also work to prevent the littering of butts in light of the purpose of the Inagi City Citizens Ordinance to keep the city clean.We will work together with smokers and non-smokers to create a safe and comfortable environment. This law came into effect on April 1, 2018, with the aim of contributing to ensuring and maintaining a safe living environment and promoting environmental beautification.

Smoking on the streets will be regulated, as it can lead to passive smoking, danger and inconvenience to people around you, and littering of butts.

Refrain from smoking while walking
Efforts will be made to avoid smoking while walking on streets throughout the city.
Refrain from smoking on the street around other people
Throughout the city, people should try not to smoke on the streets, etc., when there are other people nearby.

Smoking on the streets is prohibited in areas where smoking is prohibited .
A fine (2,000 yen) is prescribed for those who violate the law.

Heat-not-burn tobacco is also subject to regulation as it falls under the category of manufactured tobacco as defined in the Tobacco Business Act.
Examples of main products (as of January 2018)
・“IQOS” manufactured by Philip Morris Japan LLC
・“glo” manufactured by British American Tobacco Japan LLC
・“Ploom TECH” manufactured by Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT)
Reasons why it is subject to regulation <br id="12"/>The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has determined that the health damage caused by second-hand smoke from heated tobacco is currently not scientifically clear. It is subject to regulation because it contains

The city does not set up smoking areas on the streets to prevent passive smoking.
Business operators must take measures such as removing or relocating ashtrays and preventing smoke from escaping in order to prevent tobacco smoke generated on their premises from causing second-hand smoke to people on the streets, etc. in areas where smoking is prohibited. We shall endeavor to give consideration to environmental maintenance.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of the ordinance, we will efficiently and effectively deploy smoking prevention instructors on the streets and conduct educational activities and guidance.

In order to improve the implementation of the ordinance, the system was established with the aim of expanding awareness-raising activities using privately-owned land such as private roads and stores within prohibited areas.

• On the street, etc.

Metropolitan roads, city-managed roads, parks, and other outdoor places for public use

• Tobacco

Manufactured tobacco products as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 3 of the Tobacco Business Law, or manufactured tobacco substitutes as defined in Article 38, Paragraph 2 of the same law, for smoking. Specifically, the following:
・Cigarettes ・Cigars ・Pipe tobacco (including heated tobacco) ・Cut tobacco

• smoking

Smoking or holding a lit cigarette.

• Smoking on the street

Smoking on the street, etc. Specifically, the following actions:
・Smoking while standing ・Smoking while sitting ・Smoking while walking etc.

• walking smoking

Smoking on the street, etc., while walking or while riding a bicycle or motorbike. Specifically, the following actions.
・Smoking while walking ・Smoking while riding a bicycle, motorized bicycle, or motorcycle ・Smoking while sliding on a skateboard, roller skate, kickboard, etc.