Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a tobacco bill and will send it to parliament for consideration. The legislation would update the country’s tobacco-control rules, expand smoke-free areas and strengthen protections for minors.
If passed, the ban would cover terraces at bars and restaurants, sea and river beaches, public swimming pools, sports facilities, national parks and venues hosting public events, including those held outdoors. Smoking would also be prohibited in work vehicles, except when they are used exclusively for personal purposes.
Smoking would be prohibited within 15 metres of entrances to public buildings, public and private healthcare facilities, social and educational centres, universities, museums, libraries, sports centres and children’s parks and venues.
