Milan has taken a significant step against smoking by enacting a ban on outdoor smoking in its public spaces, the first major Italian city to do so. Effective January 1, the rules restrict smoking to isolated areas at least 33 feet away from others. This initiative follows a gradual shift in Italy's smoking laws, aiming to improve public health by reducing smoking rates and exposure to secondhand smoke. Deputy Mayor Anna Scavuzzo emphasized the need for smokers to be more considerate, aligning with Milan’s reputation as a sophisticated cultural hub, particularly during events like fashion week.
A series of laws gradually banned smoking at shared indoor spaces like movie theaters and restaurants, leading to Milan's new outdoors smoking ban.
Under the new rules, which went into effect Jan. 1, smoking is banned everywhere except for isolated areas where it's possible to respect a distance of at least 33 feet.
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