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Georgian anti-smoking law to come into force in 2018

by OC Media

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A ban in Georgia on smoking in public spaces has been delayed for one year, and will now come into force from 1 May 2018, the author of the package of amendments told journalists on 2 May. Guguli Maghradze, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream, said that parliament and the government had reached an agreement to delay enforcement of the new regulations. ‘We also agreed to allow smoking in casinos and “smoking-bars” if they obtain the proper license’, Maghradze remarked. She said that she

Georgia

Georgia mulls public smoking ban

by OC Media

•2 min read

Legislators in Georgia are discussing proposals to a ban smoking in public spaces. The changes would include all kinds of buildings, with the exception of private homes and correctional facilities. If passed, it will prohibit smoking in secondary schools, universities, educational facilities, libraries, all kinds of public transport, stadiums, as well as private businesses. However, if Parliament adopts the bill, the legislation will not immediately come into force. The bill envisions a pre