Preparation of New Law Proposal From AKP: New Criteria for Smoking and Food Supplements Are Coming
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The AKP is working on a 20-25 article bill that would establish clear standards for smoking in public spaces and transfer the production control of food supplements to the Ministry of Health. The draft also includes new rules for smoking areas that are enclosed with heaters in winter, and distance limits for smoking around hospitals.
The AKP is preparing a new law on the use of cigarettes in places and public spaces. In the open areas of establishments such as cafes and restaurants, the allocation of places for non-smokers; the creation of sections where food and drink is not served for smoking, and the determination of distances related to smoking areas around buildings such as hospitals, schools, houses of worship, sports facilities where children go is envisaged.
According to the health package prepared by the AKP, food and beverage service will not be allowed in smoking areas of restaurants and cafes. A distance limit will be imposed on smoking around schools, hospitals, and emergency rooms.
The AKP is preparing a draft law to establish clearer standards for smoking in venues and public spaces, and to authorize the Ministry of Health to oversee the production and content of food supplements. Options being considered include designating separate areas for non-smokers in outdoor spaces of establishments such as cafes and restaurants, and creating smoking zones where food and beverages are not served. Furthermore, the draft law propose…
The new health package prepared by the AKP includes plans to reorganize areas where smoking is permitted. While it is being considered to prohibit food and beverage service in smoking areas of cafes and restaurants, it is also envisioned that distance limits will be imposed around hospitals, schools, and places of worship.
The AK Party is working on a new draft law consisting of 20-25 articles concerning tobacco use, covering restaurants, cafes, schools, and hospitals. The new regulations will ban smoking in dining areas and tighten identity checks and field inspections for tobacco sales.
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