Original title: the most stringent tobacco control order in Wuhan will be implemented on January 1, next year, with a maximum fine of 500 yuan
On December 4, Wuhan health system launched a variety of tobacco control publicity activities. On November 22, Wuhan issued the "most stringent smoking control order" -- the "Regulations of Wuhan City on smoking control" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), which requires that from January 1, 2020, smoking in all indoor public places in Wuhan, including catering and entertainment places, will be banned.
No smoking in the outdoor auditorium and queuing area of the stadium
The biggest change of the Ordinance is to expand the scope of smoking prohibition, and formally stipulate that smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited in indoor public places, workplaces (including elevator cars) and public transport vehicles.
In other words, smoking is not only prohibited in schools, hospitals and government offices, but also in Internet cafes, restaurants, cafes, bars and other catering and entertainment places. There is no "restricted smoking area" or "transitional period". Therefore, it is called "the most strictly prohibited smoking order" by netizens.
Some people think that smoking can be done in the open air. In fact, this is not the case. There are no smoking areas in the 'no top' areas. According to the regulations, smoking is prohibited in the following outdoor areas: the outdoor areas of education and medical places with minors or pregnant women as the main service objects; the open-air audience seats and open-air competition, fitness and performance areas of stadiums and performance places; and the outdoor areas of cultural protection units open to the society.
'some people smoke in the crowd, regardless of the feelings of the people around them, and these behaviors will be regarded as violations of the regulations. According to the regulations, no one is allowed to smoke in the queue or in crowded areas, or to flick ash or throw cigarette butts. And anyone has the right to ask them to stop smoking immediately. '
The maximum fine for refusing to correct smoking is 500 yuan
According to the regulations, if an individual smokes in a non-smoking place, he / she shall be ordered by the relevant department to make corrections and may be fined 50 yuan; if he / she refuses to make corrections, he / she shall be fined between 200 yuan and 500 yuan.
Wuhan health and family planning law enforcement supervision team law enforcement officers introduced that the amount of fines should be determined according to the actual situation. Those who smoke in non-smoking areas who stop smoking immediately after being dissuaded may not be fined or fined 50 yuan; if they refuse to correct, they can be fined 200 yuan; if they have a bad attitude, they can be fined 500 yuan. If it is a fine of 50 yuan, the law enforcement personnel can collect it on the spot; if the fine is more than 200 yuan, it needs to be decided by the administrative department.
The 10 departments jointly enforce the law and each has its own responsibility
According to the regulations, 10 departments in our city have the power to enforce the law against smoking, including health, education, public security, urban management, transportation, urban rail, market supervision and management, commerce, culture, tourism, sports and other departments. These departments have the power to enforce the law in the areas under their management. For example, education authorities are responsible for tobacco control in schools, kindergartens and education training institutions, and have the right to impose fines; public security departments are responsible for tobacco control in schools, hotels, dance halls and other places.
Wuhan Health Commission is responsible for tobacco control. The municipal and district health authorities will supervise the implementation of tobacco control duties by relevant departments, and conduct regular inspections and spot checks on the places.
Smoking e-cigarettes is also considered smoking
"Regulations" clearly stipulates: "smoking refers to the act of inhaling or exhaling tobacco smoke or harmful electronic smoke, as well as holding ignited tobacco products. '
More and more women and teenagers are interested in e-cigarettes. The report released by the World Health Organization has pointed out that e-cigarettes also contain harmful compounds such as nicotine and formaldehyde. There is no essential difference between e-cigarette and common tobacco in the degree and mode of harm.
According to the regulations, "it is forbidden to sell tobacco products or electronic cigarettes to minors, and it is forbidden to sell or provide food, toys and other articles with the appearance of cigarettes to minors.".