Source: Xinhua Net
Shijiazhuang, Xinhua News Agency, July 8 (Reporter Guo Yaru): The Measures to Control Smoking in Qinhuangdao will be carried out on August 1. Smoking will be controlled in all kinds of indoor public places, public transportation, bathing beaches, sand beaches and so on, in Qinhuangdao.
Electronic cigarettes are included in the measures. Smoking electronic cigarettes is prohibited in places where smoking is prohibited. At the same time, it is clearly stipulated that smoking is banned in all kinds of indoor public places, indoor workplaces and public transportation in Qinhuangdao. 11 categories of outdoor areas are prohibited from smoking, and the regulations and requirements of outdoor smoking areas are clearly stipulated.
Smoking is banned in all kinds of public places, such as libraries, exhibition halls, museums, art galleries, memorial halls, science and technology museums and other venues of public cultural activities; outdoor seating areas and venues of stadium and fitness centers; fitness areas in nursing homes and residential communities; outdoor ticketing and waiting areas of public transportation; cultural relics protection units open to the public; scenic spots; bathing beaches, and sand beaches, etc.
According to the measures, any unit or individual has the right to require smokers to stop smoking in places where smoking is prohibited. Whoever smokes, in a place (area) where smoking is prohibited, shall be ordered by the administrative department of health to make corrections, and shall also be fined not less than 50 yuan but not more than 100 yuan; those who refuse to correct their behaviors shall be fined not less than 100 yuan but not more than 200 yuan. If the operators or managers at smoke-free areas fail to establish a management system for the prohibition of smoking, conduct publicity and education on tobacco control, and employ full-time (or part-time) staff to dissuade smokers, they shall be ordered by the administrative department of health to make corrections; Whoever refuses to make corrections shall be fined not less than 500 yuan but not more than 1,000 yuan.
In addition, Qinhuangdao provides a full range of smoking cessation services. The Measures stipulate that the administrative departments of health in cities and counties (districts) shall actively organize and carry out counseling services for smoking control and smoking cessation. Health care workers shall provide a brief smoking cessation services for smokers during routine treatment. Health care institutions at or above level II shall set up smoking cessation clinics to provide smokers with advice, guidance and assistance.
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