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Preliminary effects of Italy’s ban on smoking in enclosed public places

Italian Ministry of Health – Prevention Department, Rome, Italy

Correspondence to:
Dr Daniela Galeone
d.galeone@sanita.it

Keywords: Italy; public places; smoking ban

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From 10 January 2005, the Italian government enacted Law 3/2003¹ which bans smoking in all enclosed places, except those areas reserved for smokers and in private houses. The law permits the establishment of adequate rooms for smokers, and defines measures for controlling and sanctioning violations. The prohibition includes places open to the public, including all working places, shops, amusement and meeting places, and even common spaces (halls, stairs etc) in condominiums. It was expected that the introduction of such a law would initially present several obstacles connected both with its interpretation and implementation, and that the fear of economic damage to restaurant owners, tobacco shops and cigarette producers would generate opposition.

The Italian Ministry of Health initiated national awareness campaigns to strongly support the new law. A month before the law became effective, the Ministry of Health issued a notice interpreting and explaining the new law including a toll-free number . . . [Full text of this article]

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