New Announcement by Taipei City Government—Smoking is prohibited on the “Storefront overhangs of 5 chain convenience stores and 9 chain coffee shops in Taipei City” effective April 1, 2024
In order to protect citizens’ rights and interests in health and to establish a smoke-free outdoor environment, we hereby announce that smoking is prohibited on the “Storefront overhangs of 5 chain convenience stores (7-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK mart, Simple Mart) and 9 chain coffee shops (Starbucks, 85C Bakery Cafe, Louisa Coffee, Mr. Brown Café, Dante Coffee, Ikari Coffee, BARISTA Coffee, Cama Café and Peter Better Café) in Taipei City” effective April 1, 2024 in accordance with paragraph 1 (4) of article 19 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. Any individuals who are found violating the non-smoking rule will be subject to a fine ranging from NTD 2,000 to 10,000, according to paragraph 2 of article 40 of the same Act.
