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Spain drafts law banning smoking and vaping in most outdoor public areas, including beaches and parks, with fines up to €600,000.
Spain has approved a draft bill expanding smoking and vaping bans to nearly all outdoor public spaces, including terraces, beaches, parks, schools, and transit hubs, with restrictions also covering e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
The law, aiming to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, bans sales of single-use vapes and imposes fines up to €600,000 for violations.
A citizens’ group is pushing for protections in private homes and balconies, citing health risks and privacy concerns.
The legislation, part of broader public health efforts, will undergo public consultation and parliamentary review before final passage.
España redacta una ley que prohíbe fumar y vapear en la mayoría de las áreas públicas al aire libre, incluidas playas y parques, con multas de hasta 600.000 €.