Tobacco Regulation

Act Of 2003
• Republic Act No.9211
• Is an omnibus law regulating smoking in public
places tobacco advertising, promotion and
sponsorship and sales restrictions among other
requirements.
Public Smoking Restrictions (2 Circulars)

1. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory

Board of the Department of Transportation and
Communications Memo, Circular No. 2009-036
(regarding smoking in public utility vehicles and land
transportation terminals).
• 2. Civil Service Commission Memo, Circular No.
17, s. 2009 (regarding smoking in all areas of
government premises, buildings, and grounds).
Executive Order No. 26 of 2017 imposes strict
standards for designated smoking areas (DSAs),
imposes duties on persons in charge of public
places, prohibits advertising outside point of sale
retail establishments, and addresses some other
sales and advertising restrictions.
 Importance

• This Act was designed to promote a healthy

environment and protect citizens from the
hazards of tobacco smoke.