Smoke-free playgrounds

The law now states that a person must not smoke or use an e-cigarette within 10 metres of children's playground equipment located in a public area. This includes playgrounds at public parks, schools, sporting venues, restaurants, hotels and businesses.

This ban helps to prevent children thinking that smoking is normal.

No, these areas are not considered children's playground equipment and are not included in the ban.

The 10 metre zone aligns with smoking bans for children's playground equipment in several other States.

No, private residential properties are excluded from this law.

Yes, if the area beyond the fence or boundary is a public area.

The Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 regulates e-cigarettes in the same manner as tobacco. Therefore, smoke-free outdoor dining areas are also free from e-cigarette use.

Even where there are no signs, smoking is still prohibited. 'No Smoking' or 'Smoking Prohibited' signs may be erected or displayed in the vicinity of children's playground equipment to indicate that smoking is not permitted within 10 metres of the playground equipment.

Authorised officers under the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 are responsible for enforcing this law.

See the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 and the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Regulations 2019 for further details on the penalties that may apply.

Lodging a complaint or a breach

You can report a complaint or suspected breach to SA Health.

For more information

For more information on smoke-free outdoor dining areas, email health.hprsmokefreecompliance@sa.gov.au