What countries in the world prohibit smoking?

1, France: In order to enforce the smoking ban, more than170,000 "cigarette policemen" patrol public places in France. These "cigarette policemen" are composed of police, gendarmes and military patrols. Once anyone is found to have violated the smoking ban, the "cigarette police" has the right to impose a fine of 68 euros (about 707 yuan) on the violator, and the illegal public places will be fined twice.

2. Britain: smokers in public places will be fined 50 pounds once they are found, and those who throw cigarette butts everywhere will be fined 80 pounds.

For bars, clubs and other legal places where smoking is prohibited, if the "No Smoking" sign is not posted, the person in charge will be fined 200 to 1000, and the owner or employer who ignores the smoker's violation of the smoking ban law will face a maximum fine of 2,500. Retailers who sell cigarettes to minors may be fined up to 2,500.

3. Singapore: Since the introduction of the 1970 smoking ban policy, the scope of smoking ban in Singapore has been expanding. 20 17 10, Singapore stipulates that smoking is prohibited in public places within 5 meters. The ultimate goal of Singapore is to ban smoking all over the country and set up no-smoking areas. In order to prevent cigarettes from gaining a foothold in the Singapore market, the Ministry of Health announced a total ban on the import of new tobacco products that have not yet been listed in Singapore, such as electronic cigars, electronic cigarettes and oral tobacco.

On June 2065438+2008 1 day, the Singapore government once again expanded the smoking ban in public places and gradually raised the legal smoking age. From1October 20th191,the legal smoking age was raised from 18 to19; From 1 in 2020 to 20 years old; From 202 1 1 1 to 2 1 year.

4. United States: More than 7,000 government agencies in the United States prohibit smoking. American state governments have different tobacco control policies. On March 30th, 2003, new york began to implement a strict smoking ban, which greatly increased the tax on each pack of cigarettes. Smoking is prohibited in most restaurants and bars except a few licensed bars and clubs.

5. Philippines: 20 17 In May, Duterte signed an executive order to ban smoking in outdoor places nationwide. This executive order stipulates that smoking is prohibited indoors and outdoors and in public places, and offenders will be punished with up to four months' imprisonment and a fine of 5,000 pesos (1 peso is about 0. 12 RMB).

In addition, the smoking ban also applies to all kinds of public transport. "Smoking area" can be set up in some public places, but the distance from the entrance and exit must be greater than 10 meter, and ventilation equipment should be installed and the area should not exceed 10 square meter. In addition, there must be a buffer zone between smoking and non-smoking areas. People can also collect evidence and report illegal smokers to the Ministry of Health.