Milan has banned smoking in outdoor and public areas, effective Jan. 1, 2025, reports Euro News.
The ban includes “all public spaces, including streets” but provides an exception for isolated spaces as long as smokers maintain a distance of at least 10 meters from other people. Those caught violating the ban face fines ranging from €40 to €240.
The ban aims to improve the city’s air quality and protect the health of citizens from secondhand smoke. Milan is one of Europe’s most polluted cities in terms of air quality.
The new law does not apply to electronic cigarettes, however.