Azerbaijan Hikes Penalties for Cigarette Litter

Azerbaijan is keen to keep its public spaces spotless. (Photo: Taco Tuinstra)

Azerbaijan has increased the penalties for littering tobacco waste sixfold, reports News.az.

The fine for dumping tobacco waste into the environment has risen from AZN50 ($29.41) to AZN300. Repeat offenders risk a AZN700 penalty or up to 100 hours of community service.