Brazil Committee Approves Ban on Vape Sales Near Schools

The Economic Development Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes and other smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vapes), within a 100-meter radius of schools and universities. The measure aims to reduce youth access to tobacco and nicotine products.

The approved text, a revised version of Bill 1844/19, was presented by rapporteur Deputy Vitor Lippi. The original author, Deputy Fernando Rodolfo, justified the need for the law by stating, “Cigarettes are often the gateway to other drugs, which annihilate the future of young people who, due to dependence, cannot develop social and professional skills.”

The proposed legislation establishes a clear penalty structure for non-compliant establishments. Violators would first receive a warning. A subsequent offense would incur a fine of R$ 1,000, with repeat offenses leading to a fine of up to R$ 2,000. The proposal also includes provisions for the temporary closure of the business and even the revocation of its operating license for persistent non-compliance.

The bill is being processed in a “conclusive character” but is not yet law. It must still be analyzed by the Committees of Industry, Commerce, and Services, and Constitution and Justice. To be enacted, the text will require final approval from both the full Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.

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