From the Ibiza Sun:
Last week the no smoking in public places law came into affect in the Baleares. This law, the first of its type in Spain, stops smoking in all public places such as Bars & Restaurants, if they sell or manipulate food, as well as in schools, cinemas, hospitals, public lifts etc. Special smoking only areas can be set up but this is up to each owner of the bar or restaurant. If they do not create this area for smokers then all smoking is banned in the establishment. Discos & bars where no food is sold are exempt from this pioneering law. There will be a series of inspections set up to make sure that all establishments & public institutions are putting the new anti smoking controls into practice.
Excellant, not so much for me as an ex smoker but for my kids. A total ban starts in Scotland as well in January
Don't get too excited, this is Spain we're talking about and consequently the rules are interpreted by each establishment as they see fit. The rules (which only apply to places that serve food) state that any smoking area made available must be well ventilated, this will mean that the smokers get the terraces and the open windows whilst the non-smokers get stuck with a couple of tables at the back by the kitchens.
There is no funding available yet to police this piece of legislation and consequently most bars and restaurants are not taking it seriously. However, things may change next year when the law comes into affect on the Spanish mainland.
There is no funding available yet to police this piece of legislation and consequently most bars and restaurants are not taking it seriously. However, things may change next year when the law comes into affect on the Spanish mainland.
Does this apply to Hotels too?
Not the restaurants but around the bar?
Not the restaurants but around the bar?
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