The Italian capital’s main objective is to reduce pollution and contribute to creating smoke-free spaces. The regulations generated strong rejection from tobacco companies, smokers and merchants.
Milanthe capital of Italy known for its haute couture and finance, banned that it can smoking in the streets and in public spaces, according to a legal norm which came into effect from the first second of 2025.
Smoking is no longer fashionable, and as indicated “the decree for air quality“adopted in 2020 by Milan, “as of January 1, 2025, the smoking ban is extended to all public spaceseven the streets.”
The only exception that exists is if there is at least ten meters away between tobacco smoke and people passing through the spaces, as specified in a report on the RFI site, and in case of non-compliance with these regulations, the smokers will be exposed to fines.
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He stated main objective of the standardthat does not include electronic cigarettesis to clean the air, contribute to reducing pollution and generate completely smoke-free public spaces; a decision that undoubtedly means a change positive for non-smokers or those who were affected by the situation.
How the law banning smoking in Milan came to be enacted
In the italian capital Smoking was already prohibited since 2021 in the public green spacesexcept when it was possible to respect a safety distance of ten meters, in the areas of taxi stations, buses, children’s games, and in all sports facilities.
People who smoke, harm others and go against the regulations will be exposed to fines from among 40 and 240 euros (US$21 and US$246), according to the measure of the municipal government of the city of milan. This measure generated large controversies and rejections by smokers, tobacco companies, businesses and all those who consider that cigarettes are not the real pollution reason.
Source: Ambito
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