The Spanish government is preparing to expand its list of public places where smoking traditional cigarettes and using vapes (e-cigarettes) will be prohibited, El Pais reports. This move aims to ensure healthier and more comfortable spaces for the entire population, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.
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France to ban smoking on beaches, in parks & near schools from July 1 with €135 fine; cafe terraces & vapes currently exempt.
Read moreChile has ushered in a new era of stringent e-cigarette regulation with the recent enactment of Ley 21.642. Effective on 21/May, the law establishes a comprehensive framework of rules and significant financial penalties for both consumers and businesses involved in the vaping market. These measures aim to control the use and commercialization of vape products, aligning many restrictions with those already in place for traditional tobacco.
Read morePalm Coast City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in all city-owned public parks and trails. The measure, which passed 4-0 at its first reading on May 20th, aligns with the Florida Clean Air Act, a state law enacted in June 2024 that empowers municipalities to regulate smoking in public spaces.
Read moreYour guide to UK rules for smoking & vaping in pub gardens, festivals (Glastonbury, Creamfields), pavement cafes & racecourses this summer.
Read moreNew rules in Gran Canaria prohibit vaping on beaches, aligning it with smoking restrictions. Implications for vape businesses and tourist consumers.
Read moreHealth Commission in Tucumán, Argentina, approves legal reform to ban vaping in enclosed public spaces, citing significant health risks and rising youth usage.
Read moreDKI DPRD Special Committee Proposes Including E-cigarettes Alongside Tobacco
The Jakarta Provincial Government and the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD DKI Jakarta) are planning to update the city’s regulations on Smoke-Free Areas (KTR) this year, with a key proposal to explicitly include electronic cigarettes (vapes) alongside traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Read moreOfficials Claim Provincial Government Ignores 2019 Law
Council members in Tucumán, Argentina, have strongly criticized the provincial government for failing to enforce an existing law that prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in enclosed public spaces. Councilors José María Canelada and Gustavo Cobos argue the issue isn’t a lack of regulation, but a lack of action from the Executive Branch.
Read moreHong Kong authorities have unveiled a new tobacco control bill proposing significant measures to curb smoking and vaping, aiming to strengthen public health protections.
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