According to Stiridiaspora's report on December 14, starting from January 1, 2025, the city of Milan in Italy will ban outdoor smoking, unless smokers are at least 10 meters away from other people.
The Milan city government will announce the detailed information of this ban before Christmas. Violators will face fines ranging from 40 to 240 euros.
This ban is part of a series of regulations that have been gradually implemented since 2021, which already prohibited smoking in bus stations, parks, and sports facilities. The new rules aim to restrict smoking in public outdoor areas that are crowded and where a safe distance of 10 meters cannot be ensured.
This decision has sparked controversy. The Italian Tobacco Association has taken this regulation to court, arguing that the Milan city government does not have the authority to implement such measures, and that this type of intervention should be discussed nationally. Meanwhile, the association has criticized the complexity of implementing bans in public places. The Regional Administrative Court has dismissed the association's lawsuit, and the association has appealed to the country's highest court, awaiting a final ruling.
The ban is supported by the Green Party (Verzi). However, it is currently unclear whether all outdoor areas are included in this regulation, and the legal definition of "public space" still needs to be clarified.
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