Mexican State Bans Vaping in Public Spaces Under New Reform
The state legislature has unanimously approved a decree modifying the State Law for the Protection of Non-Smokers’ Health to regulate electronic cigarettes and vapes. This legislative update aligns local regulations with Mexico’s federal health standards, directly banning vaping in all designated public spaces.
Under the newly approved reform, the definition of “100% smoke-free spaces” has been expanded to “100% smoke and emission-free spaces.” This change ensures that using, holding, or activating any electronic cigarette, vape, or similar aerosol-producing device is strictly prohibited in these areas to protect bystanders from secondhand exposure.
The decree legally defines electronic cigarettes and vapes as mechanical or electronic devices designed to heat, vaporize, or atomize liquid substances—with or without nicotine—for inhalation. Additionally, the reform upgrades the state’s public health initiatives by:
- Transforming the Anti-Tobacco Program into a comprehensive prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research framework.
- Implementing targeted campaigns to detect and treat nicotine addiction associated with electronic devices.
- Establishing certification processes for smoke- and emission-free public spaces.
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