Key Points:
Expansion of the ban: The scope of the ban has been expanded to include the use of e-cigarettes in public places, building upon existing smoking bans.
Update on signage requirements: Establishes that signage in designated areas must be changed within 120 days to include specific language, images of cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and prohibition symbols.
Legislative purpose: The aim is to address the growing trend of e-cigarette consumption and strengthen the protection of public health.
Progression of the proposal: The proposal has been submitted for review by the Constitutional and Judicial Committee, and will be voted on by a special committee and the full assembly in the following steps.
According to a report by angelorigon on August 6th, Brazilian congresswoman Cristina Silvestri (PP) submitted a bill to update the "no smoking" signs in various locations in the state of Parana on August 5th. The proposal aims to explicitly ban the use of e-cigarettes.
Cristina Silvestri stated that despite the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) banning the production, sale, and import of e-cigarette products since 2009, the measure has been strengthened to protect public health, particularly young people, due to the continued growth in e-cigarette consumption.
The use of e-cigarettes is growing at an alarming rate. We need to update the laws to clearly state that these devices are also prohibited from being used in public places.
According to the bill, all locations will have 120 days to replace or adjust their signage, which must include the following statement: "Under current state law, smoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited on these premises." Additionally, the signage must feature images of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, overlaid with a prohibition symbol.
This initiative marks the beginning of another "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, and Smoking Awareness Week." The date was established by Law No. 21.943/2024 drafted by Christina Silvestri.
The proposal is currently before the Constitutional and Judicial Commission of the Congress of the State of Paraná (Alep) and will then be submitted to the relevant thematic commissions for evaluation before being voted on in plenary session. If the law is adopted and signed into law, violations of the new provisions will be subject to the same penalties as those provided for in Federal Law No. 9.294/1996, which prohibits smoking in public places.
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