Sao Paulo- Brazil’s most populous city- has banned smoking in public places. Under the law, owners of establishments are liable to fines of up to about $800 for the first two violations. Further violations would lead to temporary closing of the establishments.
The law is strict and only exempts premises that exclusively sell tobacco. Brazil is a party to the WHO Framework convention on tobacco control (FCTC) which enjoins parties to, among other others things, implement measures to protect people from second-hand smoke.
By Jackie Tumwine
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