New Announcement by Taipei City Government
To protect citizens' health and rights and establish a smoke-free outdoor environment, a smoking ban will be implemented in the following areas: 1. Outdoor areas surrounding "Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 and Hall 2, TFC (Taiwan Fertilizer Corporation) Nangang Commercial Building, and MRT Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Station," excluding designated smoking areas. This ban will be effective from January 1, 2025. 2. "2025 Lunar New Year Shopping Area," effective from January 11 to January 27, 2025. This ban is in accordance with Article 19, Paragraph 1(4) of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. Violators of the non-smoking rule will be subject to a fine ranging from NTD 2,000 to 10,000, as per Article 40, Paragraph 2 of the same Act.