The Government prohibits smoking on terraces and awnings, a veto that reopens the debate on public space in Terrassa
Spain plans to ban smoking on bar terraces, sports facilities, and public shelters, extending restrictions to e-cigarettes and reigniting public space debate in Terrassa.Summary
The Spanish Government is preparing an anti-smoking law that will prohibit smoking on the terraces of bars and restaurants and will extend smoke-free spaces to sports facilities, collective swimming pools, university campuses, public transport shelters, and outdoor leisure venues. The preliminary draft also equates electronic cigarettes and other nicotine products with conventional tobacco in terms of consumption and advertising.
In Terrassa, the proposal reopens a debate about the use of public space, reminiscent of earlier discussions on nighttime alcohol sales and municipal control of terraces. Because the regulation has not yet come into force and must undergo parliamentary processing, the discussion remains open regarding how far tobacco limits should go in shared spaces.
(Source：APD Noticies)
