Last updated: December 3, 2021
Duties / Penalties
Post signs
The law requires no-smoking signs at the entrances to buildings. Violations are considered a “mild breach” and subject to a fine of up to 30 Euros.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines with respect to the duty to post signs.
Remove ashtrays
The law does not impose a duty to remove ashtrays.
To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should impose upon business owners a duty to remove ashtrays.
Steps to require a person to stop smoking (e.g., warn, discontinue service, call authorities)
The law implies a duty to take steps to require a person to stop smoking because the law imposes a fine for allowing smoking in places where it is banned. Violations are considered a “serious breach” and subject to a fine from 601 to 10,000 Euros.
Not to smoke where prohibited
The law imposes duty on smokers not to smoke where prohibited and imposes a fine of 30 Euros for a single offense.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines in that it imposes higher penalties for repeat offenses.
