The smoking ban on shopping malls has been implemented effective 15th of September, 2007 with the authority to refer smokers who violates the smoking ban to the police and municipality officials. Under the regulations set by the Dubai Municipality, smoking in shopping malls is prohibited except at designated smoking areas, which has to be approved by the municipality's Clinic and Community Health section. Malls are required to post notices and have staff on hand to inform their patrons of the said ban. According to the ban, public areas within the malls have to remain smoke-free, while cafes and restaurants have to install special filtration system if they want to have a smoking section.