US EditionFrance to ban smoking in public parks, beaches
- France will ban smoking in outdoor public places accessible to children starting July 1, 2025, including parks, beaches, and bus stops.
- The ban arises from the National Anti-Tobacco Programme 2023-2027 aiming for a tobacco-free generation by 2032 and builds on prior partial bans and local restrictions.
- Minister Catherine Vautrin stated the ban excludes cafe terraces and electronic cigarettes while violators face fines up to 135 euros .
- Approximately 23.1% of French people smoke daily, higher than European and global averages, with 75,000 tobacco-related deaths in France annually, highlighting health concerns.
- The ban aims to protect children’s right to breathe clean air and indicates ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco use without raising cigarette taxes currently.
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France Bans Smoking at Beaches, Parks
France just made it more difficult for smokers to indulge in public: A new law that takes effect in July bans smoking in all public places where children might be present—including beaches, parks, bus stops, sports venues, and outside schools, reports the BBC . "Tobacco must disappear where there are...
France announces ban on smoking on beaches and other open spaces
France will implement a nationwide smoking ban in public places frequented by children, effective July 1, 2025, Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Friday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. In South America, the measure will apply to the overseas department of French Guiana, which follows French national laws. The issue is also environmental, with cigarette butts polluting seashores.
«Where Children Are, Tobacco Must Disappear» – France Goes Against Smoking
Smoking has long been an expensive pleasure in France. From July onwards, there will also be a 135 euro bus for all those who do not adhere to the new, far-reaching ban on smoking in public places.
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