When does the prohibition of smoking in terraces come into force?

He Council of Ministers This Tuesday has approved the preliminary draft of the Anti -Tabaco Law that expressly prohibits the consumption of tobacco and related products by minors, something that until now was not regulated, since the current prohibition was only limited to the sale or delivery of tobacco.

Likewise, the Electronic cigarettes (with or without nicotine), Nicotine bags For oral use, herbal products, such as ‘Shishas’and the devices for the consumption of heated products will be subject to the same legal restrictions as conventional tobacco.

The law expands the spaces where smoking is prohibited and incorporates new collective use environments, both interior and outdoors, in line with the recommendations of the European Commission. Therefore, it is forbidden to smoke or use these products in closed public spaces and in an enlarged list of exterior environments, such as Bars terraces, enclosures where public shows, sports facilities, children’s parks, transport stations or educational centers are developedamong others. In addition, smoking is prohibited Driver transport vehicles.

“From the approval of this law, It will not be possible to smoke in terraces. A measure that is endorsed by science, a measure that has all scientific evidence in its support and that is supported, above all, by a social majority, “said the Minister of Health, Mónica García, at the press conference after the Council of Ministers.

The clear signage in spaces where its use or consumption is prohibited. They are also introduced labeling and information obligationswhich must include data on nicotine content and product characteristics. On the other hand, the modification prohibits the sale and supply of single -use electronic cigarettesboth for its environmental impact and its accessibility for the young population.

When does the new anti -tabaco law come into force?

Although it may seem immediately, the truth is that The prohibition of smoking on terraces no longer beginswell The norm still has a long journey to be a reality.

What the Council of Ministers has approved this Tuesday is the Draft lawthat now He goes to a public audiencewhich means that societies, communities or industry can send their allegations. When this period of time ends, the Ministry must re -examine the text and enter or not those that you consider appropriate.

When you already have a definitive text, must be approved again by the Council of Ministers And, after getting the approval, go through Congress and Senate. Only if you get enough support in Parliament will enter into force, so Several months will spend until the prohibitions materialize.