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The city council of Anápolis, Brazil approved a new bill banning the use of e-cigarettes and hookahs in public places. The bill is now awaiting the signature of Mayor Márcio Corrêa, sparking public concern for the health of minors.
According to a report from portal6 on August 12th, the City Council of Anápolis, Brazil passed a significant legislative proposal on August 11th, banning the use of e-cigarettes and hookahs in public places within the city. The proposal was introduced by City Councilor João da Luz and has been submitted to Mayor Márcio Corrêa for approval.
In early June 2025, the bill was reviewed in the City Council's Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, and Economic Development Committee and received preliminary approval. It is worth noting that although e-cigarettes have become quite popular in the market, they have not yet been regulated by Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), resulting in improper sales practices. On the other hand, hookah has already been regulated by the health department, with packaging containing health warnings similar to those on cigarette packs.
It is worth mentioning that the drafting of this legislative proposal was partly triggered by a video that caused a stir in Anápolis in December 2024. In the video, a teenager was seen holding a baby and attempting to feed it an e-cigarette, causing the baby to cough. This incident sparked widespread attention and anger among local residents, leading to the individual involved facing illegal charges similar to providing addictive substances to minors.
If this bill is signed by the mayor, it will be a major advancement in the public health policy of Anápolis, symbolizing further strengthening of health protection for citizens, especially minors.
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