All articles tagged with #smoking ban
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking law banning all individuals born after 2006 from purchasing or using tobacco, making it the first country to enforce such a restriction to protect public health.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
The Maldives has implemented a unique nationwide ban on smoking for all individuals born on or after January 1, 2007, aiming to protect youth from tobacco harms and align with WHO guidelines, without negatively impacting tourism.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by DW
The Maldives has implemented a unique generational ban on tobacco, prohibiting anyone born after January 2007 from purchasing or using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, making it the only country with such a law. The ban aims to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation, applying to both residents and tourists, with strict penalties for violations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The Maldives has implemented a unique generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born on or after January 2007 from purchasing or using tobacco, aiming to create a tobacco-free generation and protect public health, with strict penalties for violations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
France has implemented a nationwide ban on smoking in outdoor areas frequented by children, such as parks and beaches, as part of its effort to create a tobacco-free generation by 2032. The measure includes fines for violations and marks a significant shift in a country historically associated with cigarette culture, despite some public resistance and ongoing challenges from the tobacco industry.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
France has implemented a comprehensive outdoor smoking ban in public parks, beaches, and areas where children are present, aiming to reduce smoking rates and protect minors, with fines for violators and support for a tobacco-free generation by 2032.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by DW
France has implemented a new ban on smoking in beaches, parks, and other public spaces to protect children from passive smoking, with fines for violations, as part of its efforts to create a tobacco-free generation by 2032, despite a still-high smoking rate among adults and youth.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
France has implemented a new law banning smoking in beaches, parks, and areas near schools and public facilities to protect children from passive smoking, with fines for violators, as part of its goal to create a tobacco-free generation by 2032, though the ban does not extend to bar terraces or electronic cigarettes.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Euronews.com
France is implementing its most comprehensive smoking ban to date, prohibiting smoking in outdoor public spaces where children gather, such as beaches, parks, and school entrances, reflecting a significant cultural shift despite longstanding associations of smoking with French identity and cinema. The law aims to protect children's health and aligns with broader European trends, though reactions vary from acceptance to nostalgia.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by France 24
France will implement a ban on smoking in beaches, parks, and various public spaces from Sunday to protect children from passive smoking, with violators facing fines; electronic cigarettes are not included in the ban.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
France is extending its smoking ban to beaches, public gardens, and areas near schools starting July 1st to protect children and reduce tobacco use, which is already at its lowest since the 1990s. The measure aims to denormalize tobacco use, especially among youth, and is supported by the public, with fines for non-compliance. The ban excludes e-cigarettes and is part of a broader plan to achieve a tobacco-free generation by 2032.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Fox News
France is implementing a nationwide outdoor smoking ban starting July 1, prohibiting smoking in beaches, parks, and near schools to improve air quality, with fines up to $153 for violations, while exempting outdoor cafés and excluding e-cigarettes for now, reflecting a broader effort to reduce smoking-related health issues.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
France will implement a nationwide ban on smoking in outdoor public places frequented by children, including beaches, parks, and outside schools, starting July 1, with fines for violations, aiming to protect children's health and reduce smoking-related deaths.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed disappointment that his proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aimed to ban smoking for individuals born after January 1, 2009, will not pass before the general election. The bill is not included in the legislation being expedited by MPs before Parliament shuts down. Labour criticized Sunak for not pushing the bill through, while Sunak emphasized his commitment to bold actions and leadership. The Renters Reform Bill will also not pass, despite being part of the Conservatives' 2019 manifesto.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Rishi Sunak's proposed bill to ban smoking for future generations is likely to be shelved due to the upcoming July general election. The bill, which aims to gradually raise the minimum age to buy cigarettes, has faced opposition and is unlikely to pass before Parliament shuts down. Sunak remains committed to a "smoke-free generation," and the ban is expected to feature in the Conservative manifesto.