I. In accordance with Article 154, Paragraph 1 of the Administrative Procedure Act and Article 19, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention and Control Act.

II. To safeguard the public's right to health free from secondhand smoke and to establish an outdoor smoke-free environment, the Bureau, in accordance with Article 19, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention and Control Act, plans to announce that all sidewalks surrounding Yanping Elementary School (Address: No. 97, Changji Street, Datong District, Taipei City), Datong District, Taipei City, will be designated as a comprehensive smoke-free area starting from August 30, 2023.

III. Any violation of smoking in the aforementioned smoke-free areas will be subject to a fine of not less than NT$2,000 and not more than NT$10,000, in accordance with Article 40, Paragraph 2 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention and Control Act. This matter is also posted on the Bureau's website (URL: http://health.gov.taipei) on the announcement webpage.