Approved Law Banning Smoking At Bus Stops And Work

The new smoking ban will prohibit smoking in the bus terminals and train stations, public transport units, at ATMs and at work.

In addition, impose a tax of 20 ¢ per cigarette sold in the country. 60% of the money raised will turn to the Social Security Fund for the "diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases related to smoking."

Yesterday, with 46 votes in favor and four against, the deputies approved the first reading of the General Law on Control of Snuff and Adverse Effects on Health.

Details of the law. The bill approved yesterday does not allow smokers with lit cigarettes at ATMs, elevators, bars, casinos, nightclubs, restaurants and shopping centers.

In the area of ​​broadcasting, Article 12 of the rule prohibits "any form of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of snuff and their derivatives.