Smoking-free zones to be expanded in Transbaikalia

Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the Trans-Baikal Territory adopted in the second reading a law on the expansion of smoking-free zones. Local authorities are advised to install appropriate signs.

According to the new rules, smoking is prohibited at a distance of less than 30 m from public transport stops, entrances to shops, cafes and house entrances. The ChitaMedia news agency writes about this. The previous ban was in effect within a radius of 15 m.

The fine for the first violation is 1-2 thousand rubles, for repeated violations a fine of up to 5 thousand rubles is provided.

The authorities are currently working on concluding an agreement with the Interior Ministry so that the police can record violations.