New anti-smoking regulations
based on EU directives will be progressively introduced in
Italy, with the first going into effect on Tuesday, ANSA sources
said on Monday.
The new measures are aimed at curbing smoking among young
people, and include a smoking ban in cars with minors or
pregnant women.
In addition, cigarette and loose tobacco packages will now
be printed with so-called combined warnings that include "shock"
photos and images along with text.
Other measures going into effect, but which weren't
required by the EU directives, include a smoking ban in front of
hospitals, a ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors,
and higher fines for selling tobacco to minors, including
license revocation.
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