Which countries in the world ban smoking?

On June 1 2004, the Norwegian Tobacco Control Act came into effect, making Norway the second country in the world to ban smoking in public places after Ireland. Smoking is prohibited by law in all places where food is served. After the smoking ban announced by the Norwegian government came into effect, if someone smokes in the lounge, cafe or restaurant, the shopkeeper must pay a fine for each smoker who violates the regulations, and may even be forced to suspend business.

South Korea: the government pays for "smoking cessation vacation"

Known as the "birthplace of the universe", the Republic of Korea mainly persuades people to quit smoking by Huairou. In order to encourage quitting smoking, the Korean government began to gradually implement the "quit smoking vacation" system. Employees in state organs and private enterprises can apply for 3-4 days paid vacation if they are determined to quit smoking. Most of the losses caused by employees' vacations will be borne by the government, and the funds will be mainly raised from cigarette taxes.

Thailand: 400 yuan fined for smoking in public places.

The reward and punishment system for tobacco control in Thailand includes that smoking is prohibited in public places such as hotel lobbies, train carriages, massage parlors and beauty salons, and smokers who violate laws and regulations in these places will be fined 2000 baht (400 yuan RMB).

Spain: The maximum fine is 600,000 euros.

In the process of anti-smoking legislation, although Spain lags behind other European countries by half a beat, Spain's "smoking ban" can be regarded as the most severe in Europe. Spain has implemented a smoking ban since 20112, and violators will be fined at least 30 euros and up to 600,000 euros (about 5.7 million yuan).

Philippines: Diners smoke or close restaurants.

The system of rewards and punishments for tobacco control in Makati Philippine Capital Region stipulates that smoking is prohibited in all restaurants, bars, discos, shopping malls and cinemas. Once law enforcement officers find smokers in the above places, these places will face severe punishment or be closed.

UK: The maximum fine for failing to post no-smoking signs in no-smoking places is RMB 654.38 +0.0000.

Britain was the first country to ban smoking indoors. From 2006 to 2007, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England in the United Kingdom successively implemented laws prohibiting indoor smoking. According to these regulations, anyone who smokes indoors and is caught smoking in the no-smoking area will be fined 50 pounds (equivalent to 500 yuan RMB).

Belgium: Smoking in indoor public places is fined 1000 yuan.

In July of 20 1 1, Belgium implemented a total ban on smoking, and all bars, cafes, hospitals and restaurants will ban indoor smoking. Bars and cafes must have separate smoking areas, otherwise customers can only smoke outdoors. Violators will be warned for the first time, and then fined at least 143 euros (about RMB 1 175 yuan), and the amount of the fine will be doubled if repeated admonitions are not made.

Singapore: Those who refuse to mend their ways can be sentenced to one year's imprisonment.

Singapore is striving to become the first smoke-free country in the world. The country has given up smoking for more than 20 years. Smoking is almost completely banned in public places, and the number of smokers has dropped to 15%, making it the lowest smoking rate in the world. Those who refuse to turn over a new leaf can be sentenced to one year's imprisonment.

Macau: posting a no-smoking sign can be fined up to100,000 Australian dollars.

A total ban on smoking in Macao began on the first day of 20 12. Smoking is completely banned in most indoor work, public places, all public transport and some important outdoor public places in Macao. Illegal smokers will be fined 400 to 600 patacas, and resisting law enforcement will constitute a breach of contract. If the passenger refuses to pay, it will affect the next entry; Macao residents refused to pay, levied by the Finance Bureau. In addition, those who fail to post no-smoking signs in conspicuous places will be fined 1 10,000 to100,000 Australian dollars.