According to G1.Globo reported on August 13th, a bill prohibiting the use and sale of e-cigarettes was passed by state lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly of Pará in Belém, Brazil on Tuesday (13th).
According to the law, those found in violation will be subject to a fine of 1,144.55 reais (209.73 US dollars).
The bill has now been submitted to the state government, awaiting approval from Governor Helder Barbalho, who has approximately 30 days to approve it.
Bill No. 213/2022 proposed by state lawmaker Fábio Freitas prohibits the use, sale, import, and production of any electronic devices for smoking (DEF).
In addition, the law also requires commercial establishments to post no smoking signs on the walls, indicating that smokers may be fined if they do not comply. The signs should be placed in prominent locations and include contact numbers for the health department, consumer protection agency, and the Sesan smoking cessation center.
If someone continues to smoke using these devices in commercial premises, security personnel have the right to ask them to leave. Additionally, for repeated violations, the fine amount will double, and each subsequent violation will increase the fine amount by 50%.
The ban has received support from the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), who emphasized that the product's appeal to young users could lead to the development of smoking habits.
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