Uruguay Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Smoking and Vaping in Playgrounds and Bus Stops

Dec.24

A bill introduced by Uruguayan lawmaker Álvaro Dastugue proposes banning smoking and vaping in public spaces that include children’s play areas, as well as at bus stops and nearby waiting zones. The draft legislation aims to reduce involuntary exposure to smoke and aerosols from tobacco, marijuana and electronic vaping devices.

Key Points

A Uruguayan lawmaker introduced a bill restricting smoking in specific public spaces;
The proposal covers parks and squares with children’s play equipment;
Bus stops and a 10-metre radius around them would also be smoke-free;
The ban includes cigarettes, marijuana and electronic vaping devices;
Penalties would include warnings or fines, depending on severity.

2Firsts, 2025 – According to Montevideo Portal, Uruguayan lawmaker Álvaro Dastugue has introduced a bill proposing a ban on smoking and vaping in certain open public spaces.

The draft law states that its purpose is to protect the population from involuntary exposure to smoke and aerosols generated by tobacco products, marijuana and electronic vaping devices. The ban would apply to parks, squares and public spaces that contain children’s playgrounds, recreational areas or play equipment.

The proposal also includes bus stops, public transport shelters and waiting areas, as well as a radius of no less than 10 metres around such locations.

The initiative has been submitted to the Public Health and Social Assistance Committee of the Chamber of Representatives. The bill provides that violations would be sanctioned with warnings or fines, depending on the seriousness of the offence, with specific criteria to be set out in subsequent regulations.

Photo source: Montevideo Portal

References:

[1] Proyecto de ley plantea prohibir fumar y vapear en plazas y paradas de ómnibus

Also Read:

[1] Uruguay Weighs Ban on Nicotine Pouches as Health Ministry Warns of Growing Use

[2] Uruguay bans import, sale of e-cigarettes citing health risks.

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