Starting Sunday, France will implement a ban on smoking in various public areas, including beaches, parks, and bus shelters, to safeguard children from passive smoking. This decree, announced by the government, also includes bans outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools, while excluding cafe terraces. Violators of the ban may incur a fine of 135 euros. The health minister emphasized the importance of removing tobacco from areas frequented by children, supported by the majority of the French public according to recent surveys.
The decree, published in the official government gazette, will also ban smoking outside libraries, swimming pools and schools, aimed at protecting children from passive smoking.
Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin emphasized that 'Tobacco must disappear from places where there are children,' highlighting the right of children to breathe pure air.
Violators of the ban will face a fine of 135 euros ($158), signaling France's serious approach to combatting tobacco-related health risks.
Recent surveys show that 62 percent of French people support a smoking ban in public spaces, indicating a shift in public opinion towards healthier environments.
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