Smoking is prohibited in 13 public places in Saudi Arabia, but the new rules require a 10-meter gap between the smoking and no-smoking zones.
According to the amendment bill published in the official journal ‘Um-ul-Qari’, 13 places including mosques, educational institutions, and transport stations will be subject to prosecution for smoking. ‘
In public places like parks, lounges, and restaurants, smoking is prohibited according to the amendment bill, and smokers must be at least 10 meters away from these areas.
The smoking law was violated 200 times and will result in fines.
Amendment rules require tobacco products to be manufactured and packaged according to the Food and Drug Authority's standards.
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Marketing of tobacco products is on hold until they pass 'the test' by the committee.
It is suggested that smoking be confined to specific areas. Smoking rooms in public places have automatic doors and a minimum height of three meters. The room has a space of at least 1.40 meters for a person.
The rooms with carpet don't have carpet on the floor, and the ceilings are made of aluminum for easy cleaning.
Children under 18 won't be allowed to quit smoking. The vending machine sale of cigarettes will also be prohibited. The law will consider selling cigarettes to children under 18 a violation.
Previously, cigarette-shaped sweets were made for kids. The direct import of coffee into cigarettes is now prohibited. The promotion of smoking through incentives will be banned.