Smoking cigarettes and using vapes may soon be prohibited at St. Johns County beaches and parks in Florida. County commissioners introduced a new ordinance Tuesday night aimed at making these public spaces more welcoming, cleaner, and family-friendly.
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The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking “generational” tobacco ban and continues to enforce strict regulations against e-cigarettes (vapes), measures that apply to both residents and international tourists visiting the popular Indian Ocean archipelago. Travelers heading to the luxury resorts and coral islands should be aware of these rules to avoid fines and confiscation of prohibited items.
Read moreCities across Orange County, California, are escalating efforts to limit where people can smoke or vape, introducing new restrictions on public use and the sale of tobacco products. This wave of local ordinances aims to reduce public exposure to smoke and aerosol and curb the proliferation of smoke shops.
Read moreTwo major Kenyan trade associations, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) and the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak), have submitted a joint petition to the Senate, urging it to immediately halt the debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. They argue that the bill, which proposes significantly stricter rules for nicotine products, has been rushed forward without the required public participation and meaningful consultation with key stakeholders.
Read moreFrom €100 Fines for Parents of Minors to €600,000 Penalties for Illegal Vape Sponsorship, a Look at the New Sanctions
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved an ambitious draft for a new anti-tobacco law that not only expands smoke-free zones but also introduces a completely updated and significantly stricter system of sanctions. This new penalty regime targets a wide range of violations, from individual use in prohibited areas to large-scale illegal advertising, with fines ranging from €100 to as high as €600,000. A key and controversial feature is the introduction of direct financial penalties for underage use, for which parents or legal guardians will be held responsible.
Read moreIndonesian state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has firmly rejected a proposal from a House of Representatives (DPR) member to reintroduce dedicated smoking carriages on its trains. KAI emphasized its commitment to maintaining a 100% smoke-free environment on all its services, a policy that has been in effect since March 1, 2012.
Read moreThe Gibraltar government is advancing with draft legislation that would prohibit anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco products, including vapes. Following a public consultation period that drew around 30 responses, the proposal will now be taken to the Cabinet for a final decision on whether to proceed with the bill.
Read moreIn Russia, smoking or vaping at home, including on a private balcony, can now result in a fine of up to 1,500 rubles if it disturbs neighbors. Lawyers are reminding citizens that while the act isn’t explicitly banned in one’s own residence, the law protects a neighbor’s right to a clean and safe living environment.
Read moreThe era of smoking and vaping on Spanish beaches is drawing to a close, with nearly 800 coastal areas already designated as smoke-free zones. Now, the Spanish Society of Epidemiology is urging the Ministry of Health to go further and implement a nationwide ban covering the entire Spanish coastline without exception.
Read moreFrance has implemented a new decree that bans traditional cigarette smoking in many outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, and bus stops, effective this past Sunday. The move, part of the new National Tobacco Control Plan, aims to reduce the public’s exposure to secondhand smoke and “de-normalize” a habit that claims nearly 75,000 lives in France each year. However, a major exception persists: electronic cigarettes (vapes) are, for now, largely unaffected by these new outdoor restrictions. This guide explores why vaping has been treated differently and details eight types of public places where vaping is still tolerated, at least for the time being.
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