Should smoking be banned in public places?

Should smoking be banned in public places?

Do non-smokers need better protection from smoke? Lung doctor Prof. Matthias Kopp from the Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital told the German Press Agency: In my view, smoking should be prohibited in all areas that are open to the public, including beaches, bathing lakes or public places.

When will smoking be banned?

Smoking on playgrounds has been banned in Bavaria since 2008 What many smokers don’t know: Smoking on playgrounds has been banned in Bavaria since 2008. Actually, because often the ban is neither pointed out nor actually checked.

Who controls the smoking ban?

The federal states are preparing for the smoking ban in gastronomy. The gastronomy must expect immediate controls from the entry into force of the ban. Compliance is checked by the market office together with the group for immediate measures.

Why is smoking forbidden in school?

Because the health of all students and teachers must be protected. For some it may be the scent of great freedom. Others fear for their health when smokers are around. They are now banned from the school grounds.

Does a ban on smoking in schools make sense?

And precisely because it is so important to convince young people that cigarettes are harmful, the smoking ban in schools in Bavaria makes a lot of sense. It can be stated that the arguments of both sides are very convincing.

Where is smoking not allowed?

There is an absolute smoking ban in Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland. Pubs, restaurants, beer tents and discotheques are generally smoke-free zones there. In the other 13 federal states there are exceptions for one-room bars up to 75 square meters and restaurants with adjoining rooms.

Where is smoking allowed?

Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings, at train stations and at bus stops. Smoking is also strictly prohibited in restaurants, parks, schools, markets, on popular beaches and in temple complexes. Best rule of thumb for vacation: Only smoke where the locals smoke.

When is smoking allowed in restaurants?

It’s been like this for ten years: on July 1, 2008, the nationwide ban on cigarettes, cigars and pipes in restaurants was introduced. When the “Federal Non-Smoking Protection Act” was enacted in July 2007, it initially only banned smoking in public federal facilities.

Where is smoking still allowed in Europe?

Smoking bans in Europe: Where is it still allowed to smoke?Austria. Since 1. Netherlands. In the Netherlands, smoking is banned in offices, public buildings, public transport and train stations. Belgium. The existing ban on smoking in the workplace and in all public buildings was 1. Luxembourg. Since the 5th France. Germany. Ireland. Scotland.

Where was smoking allowed in the past?

Where people used to smoke everywhere: On the plane. Yes, people used to smoke above the clouds – unbelievable! In the train. Smoking was also allowed on the train. In the office. There was also a lot of smoking in the office. At universities. Of course, there was also smoke at the universities. On TV.

Until when was it allowed to smoke on the S Bahn?

The S-Bahn was not initially affected by the ban. Smoking was allowed in their wagons until the end of September 1973. The smoking ban did not apply to the platforms either.

Where else can you smoke in Italy?

As in Germany, smoking is also prohibited in all public buildings in Italy. These include town halls, offices, authorities, schools, hospitals, airports and train stations. Smoking and vaping e-cigarettes is also prohibited on buses and trains.

Where else can you smoke in Sweden?

Smoking is socially frowned upon in Sweden even more than in Germany. Smoking is prohibited almost everywhere: in public places, in buildings, at the bus stop, in restaurants, at work and of course at invitations, festivals and parties.

In which country can you smoke over 16?

Are children and young people allowed to smoke in public?Denmark. As of September 1st, 2008, there is a ban on the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18. Belgium. The purchase of tobacco is allowed from the age of 16.Bulgaria. Germany. Estonia. Finland. France. Great Britain.

Is smoking allowed over 16?

It says: Young people under the age of 18 are prohibited from purchasing tobacco products and/or smoking in public. This regulation is not particularly old, it has only been in force since 2007. Before that, the age limit was 16 years since 1951 – and thus since the law has existed.

What happens if you smoke under 18?

From September 2007, tobacco products may no longer be given to children and young people, and they may no longer be permitted to smoke. The machines must have been converted by January 1, 2009 at the latest.

In which federal states is smoking still allowed?

The smoking ban was most consistent in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Saarland. In these federal states there is a strict smoking ban in all pubs and restaurants. In Lower Saxony, Bremen and Baden-Württemberg, on the other hand, the smoking ban is not as strict.

Is smoking prohibited?

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a restaurant, coffee house, pub, theater canteen or discotheque: smoking is generally prohibited from November 1st. It doesn’t matter how you smoke or vape: with a cigarette, cigar, pipe, shisha or e-cigarette.

When was the smoking ban in North Rhine-Westphalia?

On May 1, 2013, the new non-smoker protection law came into force in the most populous federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This made smoking illegal in bars, restaurants, marquees, closed sports stadiums and playgrounds.

When was the smoking ban in Germany?

Most of the smoking bans came into force on January 1, 2008, some federal states introduced them as early as 2007. Smoking bans have been in effect in all federal states since July 1, 2008.