Mexico has implemented one of the world’s toughest anti-tobacco laws, banning smoking in all public spaces and prohibiting tobacco advertising. The legislation, initially approved in 2021, extends the country’s 2008 smoke-free laws to include parks, beaches, hotels, offices, and restaurants. It also introduces a total ban on the display, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products, including in retail stores.
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The Panama City Beach City Council has taken the first step towards banning cigarette smoking and vaping in certain areas of the beach. On Thursday(2022/10/13), the council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit these activities in city parks, public beach accesses, and along the sandy beach within 400 feet of the Russell-Fields Pier.
Read moreMonroe County, which encompasses the Florida Keys, has passed a new law banning smoking on several of its beaches and in its parks. The ordinance, approved unanimously and without discussion by the Monroe County Commissioners in August, prohibits smoking any lighted tobacco product on county-owned beaches and parks, with the exception of unfiltered cigars.
Read moreThe city of Miami Beach has passed a new law banning cigarette smoking at its renowned beaches and public parks, set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The law, which received final approval from city commissioners on Wednesday, outlaws the smoking of cigarettes and other tobacco products in these areas, with an exception for unfiltered cigars.
Read moreGovernor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill giving local governments in Florida the authority to restrict smoking on public beaches and parks. The legislation, House Bill 105, was passed by the Florida Legislature in March and aims to protect the public from the health hazards of secondhand tobacco smoke.
Read moreNew Zealand has announced a plan to ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008, effectively phasing out smoking for future generations. The law, expected to take effect next year, is part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smoking rates and improve public health.
Read moreStarting next month, Thailand will enforce a smoking ban on 20 of its most popular tourist beaches, including hotspots like Phuket, Koh Samui, and Pattaya. Violators risk up to a year in prison or a fine of 100,000 baht ($3,000; £2,280). The move follows alarming findings by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), which reported that cigarette butts accounted for a third of all beach litter.
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