Is Shisha Becoming Illegal?

Regulations Regarding Shisha Smoking in Public Spaces

• It is illegal to smoke shisha in an enclosed public space.
• At least half the wall space must be open to smoke in any public premises.
• If people are smoking shisha in your premises, you are committing a criminal offense.
• Rules prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces.

Health Risks of Shisha Smoking

• Shisha smoking introduces harmful chemicals into the body and quadruples the risk of lung cancer.
• Smoke from tobacco and herbal shisha increases health risks.
• Shisha smokers inhale smoke equal to over 100 cigarettes.
• Toxins from shisha put smokers at risk of diseases.

Legal Status of Shisha Smoking

• It is illegal to smoke shisha in enclosed or substantially enclosed public places.
• Shisha smoking has severe health effects and is comparable to cigarette smoking in terms of risks.

Impact of Shisha Smoking on Health

• Shisha smoking causes elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and impaired lung function.
• Shisha smoke contains nicotine, which is addictive.
• No tobacco product can legally be supplied to anyone under 18 years old.

Cultural and Legal Perspectives on Shisha

• In the Arab world, shisha smoking is considered cultural.
• Shisha bars occupy a legal grey area depending on regulations.
• Shisha contains tobacco known to be harmful to health and generates secondhand smoke.

Global Regulations on Shisha Smoking

• Saudi Arabia has permanently forbidden the use of tobacco products in Islam’s holiest cities.
• In the U.S., it is illegal to smoke shisha at 18 years of age.
• Australia allows the purchase and smoking of shisha tobacco for those over 18, subject to similar laws as cigarette smoking in public.