According to the anti-smoking law, smoking is prohibited: • In workplaces unless they are designated as smoking areas; • In cinemas, theatres, concert halls, museums, video and sports halls unless they are designated as smoking areas; • In banks, post offices and other similar institutions unless they are designated as smoking areas; • In all public transport; • In cafés and restaurants smoking is allowed only in places specially designated as smoking areas; • In offices, firms, and other public places smoking is allowed only in places specially designated as smoking areas. Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to purchase cigarettes. In cafés and restaurants a certain area is usually reserved for non-smokers. If smoking is prohibited, it is specially indicated with a smoking-ban sign.