Kathmandu DAO orders designated smoking areas in hotels, restaurants
Summary
The Kathmandu District Administration Office has ordered hotels and restaurants to strictly enforce tobacco-control rules and designate separate smoking and non-smoking areas. Establishments that fail to comply will face legal action under the Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu District Administration Office has issued a public notice requiring hotels and restaurants to follow the Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act.
- Businesses must clearly separate smoking and non-smoking areas so secondhand smoke does not affect other customers.
- Monitoring teams will inspect establishments, and violators may face action under Section 17 of the Act.
- The administration urged hotel and restaurant operators in Kathmandu to maintain a smoke-free environment.
