France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools
Summary
France will ban smoking in outdoor areas where children might be present starting July 1. This ban includes places like beaches, parks, and outside schools, but it does not apply to outdoor areas of cafes and bars. Breaking the ban will result in a fine, and regular police will enforce it.Key Facts
- The smoking ban starts on July 1 and applies to outdoor places frequented by children.
- Areas included in the ban are beaches, parks, public gardens, school areas, bus stops, and sports venues.
- Outdoor areas of cafes and bars, known as terrasses, are not included in the ban.
- The fine for smoking in banned areas is €135.
- Electronic cigarettes are not banned, but there are plans to introduce limits on nicotine content.
- As of the latest data, 23.1% of the French population smokes daily, the lowest percentage recorded.
- Smoking-related illnesses cause over 75,000 deaths in France yearly.
- More than 1,500 municipalities in France already have voluntary smoking bans in public places, with many beaches being smoke-free for years.
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