Italy is planning stricter bans on smoking.
The smoking ban is to be extended outdoors.
E-cigarettes are also affected.
A fine of 275 euros is threatened in the event of a violation.
Rome – Smoking outdoors could soon be banned in Italy.
Italian Health Minister Orazio Schillaci's draft law is on the table, raising some smoke,
according to Italian newspaper
La Stampa .
"The total ban on smoking in public places" is what the Italian media is talking about.
"Tough times are dawning for smokers," headlines the news portal
Südtirol News
.
Because: the new rules should also apply to e-cigarettes.
"Smoking" or "vaping" in parks and at bus stops or on a ferry will be taboo in the future if there are children or pregnant women within a two-meter radius.
The dolce vita without the blue haze also applies to restaurants.
Local and espresso bars must create a special smoking area for tables outside.
Smoking lounges are to be abolished at Italian airports.
New smoking ban in Italy: ex-smoker Matteo Salvini finds it "excessive".
The aim of the new smoking ban is to protect the population.
But the strict bans go too far for some in the Italian government.
Lega boss and infrastructure minister Matteo Salvini opposes this.
"E-cigarettes are helping so many people give up regular cigarettes," Salvini wrote on Twitter.
As an ex-smoker who quit smoking four years ago, he thinks the outdoor smoking ban is overkill.
Anyone who does not comply with the smoking ban must expect a hefty fine.
The fine costs 250 euros, but this is reduced to 50 percent if payment is made within 60 days.
Traffic cops or police officers can issue the smoke tickets.
The amount of the fine is based on a violation of the long-standing indoor smoking ban.
Smoking has been banned in all public buildings, restaurants and espresso bars in Italy since 2005.
Smoking has been prohibited in cars since 2015 if children or pregnant women are on board.
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