Tobacco law would also prohibit minors from using vapes and stop sale of single-use electronic cigarettes
The Spanish government has approved a draft tobacco law that would ban smoking and vaping on bar and restaurant terraces, prohibit minors from using vapes and related products, and end the sale of single-use electronic cigarettes.
The legislation, which was signed off by the cabinet on Tuesday morning, is intended to “reinforce protections on people’s health and to adapt the law to consumption patterns and to the tobacco-product market”, according to the health ministry.
Under the proposed law, electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches, herbal products, shisha pipes and devices used to heat tobacco and other substances would be treated the same as conventional cigarettes.
Their use would be banned in enclosed public spaces and in outdoor areas such as bar terraces, stadiums, sports centres, children’s play areas, bus stops and educational facilities. The legislation also includes a ban on advertising, sponsoring or promoting any of the above products.
