NAIA Smoking Policy and Penalties

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MIAA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 5, S. 1992: NAIA Smoking Policy and Penalties

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Title Supreme Court: NAIA Smoking Policy and Penalties

Law: Miaa Memorandum Circular No. 5, S. 1992

Decision Date: Aug 31, 1992

MIAA Memorandum Circular No. 5, S. 1992 enforces a strict no smoking policy in all passenger areas of the NAIA Complex, allowing designated smoking zones while imposing fines and penalties for violations to ensure the safety and well-being of airport users.

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Smoking Prohibition and Designated Areas

Strict prohibition against smoking in all passenger movement areas.
Designated smoking areas allowed only in arrival and departure lobbies and inside airport restaurants, clearly marked with prominent signs.

Penalties for Violation

Passengers and visitors: a fine of Php 500 for each instance of smoking in prohibited areas.
Airport personnel, including MIAA employees, other agencies, airlines, and regular pass holders:
- First Offense: Php 500 fine
- Second Offense: Php 1,000 fine
- Third Offense: Revocation of identification (ID) and/or access pass
Additional administrative sanctions may be imposed on MIAA employees who violate the rule.

Enforcement Authorities

The MIAA Police and the Philippine Marines airport contingent are responsible for ensuring strict implementation of the no smoking policy.

Implementation and Effectivity

The policy officially took effect on September 1, 1992.
Calls for cooperation and compliance from all airport users and personnel to uphold the policy.

Legal Basis and Issuance

The Memorandum Circular No. 5, Series of 1992, issued by the General Manager of MIAA, Guillermo G. Cunanan, serves as the authoritative directive for this policy.

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