Russia Considers Legislation to Ban Smoking While Walking

Dec.03.2024
Russia Considers Legislation to Ban Smoking While Walking
Russian lawmakers are highlighting the dangers of secondhand smoke and have proposed a law to prohibit smoking while walking in public spaces.

According to a report by Russian RT on December 2nd, Russian "New People's Party" member Amir Khamitov recently proposed a suggestion to ban smoking while walking.

 

Hamitov stated that, Firstly, people walking on the streets will spread smoke around, forcing non-smokers in the vicinity to inhale this smoke, harming their health due to the fault of others. The dangers of secondhand smoke have long been known. Additionally, this behavior also pollutes the environment.

 

Previously, Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma, announced that a bill increasing penalties for selling e-cigarettes to minors will soon be submitted to the lower house of parliament.

 

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