Romanian Fast Food Restaurant Fined for Allowing Indoor Smoking

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Dec.01.2023

Romanian Fast Food Restaurant Fined for Allowing Indoor Smoking

A fast-food restaurant in Timisoara, Romania was fined 5,000 lei for allowing smoking inside, according to Ziua de Vest.

According to Ziua de Vest, a fast-food restaurant in Timisoara, Romania, was fined 5,000 lei by the local police for allowing smoking on its premises by the manager.

After receiving a report, law enforcement conducted an inspection at the restaurant located on Holdelor Street and discovered individuals smoking inside the establishment.

According to the aforementioned regulatory bill, corporate entities that fail to comply with the provisions regarding smoking prohibition in enclosed spaces will face a fine of 5000 Lebanese pounds (approximately 7770 Chinese yuan) for their first offense. A second offense will result in a fine of 10000 Lebanese pounds, as well as supplementary sanctions that may include the temporary suspension of activities until the violation is rectified. A repeated violation of this law will incur a fine of 15000 Lebanese pounds, along with the additional penalty of closing down the establishment.

For individuals, the penalty ranges from 100 leu to 500 leu.

References:

[1] Fast-food din Timișoara, amendat cu 5.000 de lei pentru că administratorul societății a permis fumatul în interiorul localului

Also Read:

[1] New Legislation in Romania Could Impact Smokers Negatively

[2] Rising Concerns: Increasing Rampant Counterfeit Trade in Romania

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