Electronic cigarettes prohibited in Surabaya's smoke-free zones

In addition to tobacco, the smoking ban in Surabaya's designated non-smoking areas (KTR) also applies to electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigarettes. The mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi, stated that e-cigarettes also emit smoke and odor, which can interfere with the surrounding environment.

Eri Cahyadi, the mayor of Surabaya.

So, cigarettes are the same because of smoke, and electronic cigarettes do produce smoke, which not everyone likes. Therefore, they are the same. This means that some places prohibit smoking and using electronic cigarettes," said Eri on Wednesday (August 8, 2022). Eri requested that relevant parties socialize KTR to residents and that residents remind each other.

KTR had been in operation and reached a consensus at several points yesterday that smoking should not be allowed in such mikrolets," he said in standard journalistic English.

The Surabaya government has implemented penalties for individuals who violate the KTR regulations. Those who breach the rules may receive warnings or condemnation, followed by predetermined fines. The government may impose administrative fines of up to 250,000 and/or mandate community service as punishment for violations.

At the same time, the entity in question could face penalties including written warnings, temporary cessation of activities, administrative fines ranging from 500,000 to 50 million yuan, and even license revocation.

Eri said that while fines are imposed by our friends, we prioritize socializing first. Therefore, we should not be surprised when fines suddenly take on a different form.

Later, perhaps, if God wills it, at the beginning of next week or at the end of the month, we will ensure that fines can be enforced, for instance, if it can be appropriately socialized," he continued.

In addition, Eri explained that the public needs to know if they are under attack. Therefore, when the KTR Regulation is implemented, it means that smoking must be banned in KTR premises. "We can't keep quiet when residents complain about people smoking in KTR and why the government isn't doing anything about it. Yes, residents must protect their city. That's why if anyone violates the regulation, we must condemn it," he asserted.

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