Smoking in different countries. No smoking, or anti-tobacco laws of tourist countries

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Right before the vote, First Deputy Head of the Committee on Health Protection Nikolai Gerasimenko (United Russia faction) spoke, who noted that 429 deputies voted for the bill in the first reading, and 441 in the second reading. This, in his opinion, “proved that there are no tobacco lobbyists in the Duma."

"Except maybe for a few who didn't vote," he said. After this the failure occurred. The second time, 441 deputies also voted for the adoption of the document, one against it.

Provisions of the "anti-tobacco law"

From June 1 in Russia, smoking rooms will remain only in enterprises and offices. However, a number of provisions will come into force on June 1, 2014. This is a ban on smoking in sanatoriums, on long-distance trains, on aircraft and long-distance vessels, on urban and suburban transport, at a distance of less than 15 meters from the entrances to stations and airports or the metro, recalls RIA Novosti.

Also, starting from 2014, smoking will be prohibited in hotels, catering premises, and on the platforms of suburban railway stations. According to the bill, tobacco companies will be prohibited from holding lotteries and sponsoring festivals, and their correspondence with authorities will be published. Cigarettes will be removed from display cases - it is proposed to display only the price list for tobacco products at the cash registers.

In addition, the sale of electronic cigarettes and chewing tobacco mixtures such as nasvay is prohibited.

Member of the State Duma Committee on Education, ex-head of Rosoobrazovanie Grigory Balykhin (ER) noted that the bill at the federal level introduces a smoking ban, not only in schools, but also in universities. “This applies to both public and private educational institutions,” the parliamentarian said.

The deputy is confident that with the adoption of the law, “there will be fewer people willing to go outside for a smoke break.” Moreover, he noted that amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses are expected to provide for specific fines for violating the law, he added. A number of deputies have already proposed establishing a fine for smoking in public places in the amount of three thousand rubles.

Expert: the effect will be noticed only after 5-7 years

The adopted “anti-tobacco law” will reduce the number of smokers, but the effect will become noticeable only after 5-7 years, says Ravil Terkulov, chief narcologist of the Novosibirsk region.

“I believe that this is the right law, which is really aimed at preserving the social well-being of the country, preserving the demographic potential and life expectancy. There should be such a method of “social pressure,” the expert said.

According to him, the country will be able to feel positive changes in about 5-7 years. However, this period may extend, as opponents of the law will come up with various loopholes to circumvent the restrictions, the expert believes.

“But in general, restrictive measures will change a person’s state of consciousness. Moreover, greater obligations are imposed on the heads of enterprises as part of the creation of smoking areas in which they need to invest money. I think the directors will take this money from the same smokers,” Terkulov said.

The Federation Council also strongly supports restrictions

The Federation Council at its next meeting on February 20 will approve the “anti-tobacco law” adopted on Tuesday, said the head of the Committee on Social Policy of the upper house Valery Ryazansky. According to him, senators took an active part in finalizing this bill.

In turn, Vice Speaker of the Upper House Svetlana Orlova said that the “anti-tobacco law” adopted by the State Duma does not provide for such harsh measures against smokers as are provided for in some countries abroad.

“Currently, many EU countries have very strict national legislation aimed at protecting non-smokers from the effects of harmful nicotine smoke, and violation of national anti-tobacco laws can lead to administrative penalties in the form of a fine, and in some cases even imprisonment,” Orlova explained.

At the same time, she added, the toughest anti-tobacco law in the world today is in Australia. “In this country, you cannot sell cigarettes in branded packs, and all cigarettes in the country are sold exclusively in standard olive-green packs with mandatory photographs that demonstrate the harm caused by smoking to the human body. And other countries may introduce such measures. In particular , Great Britain, New Zealand, Norway and India have already announced their desire to follow the example of Australia,” Orlova said.

For example, in Italy, according to her, there is a ban on smoking in enclosed public places; smoking in the presence of children and pregnant women is also prohibited; violators face a fine of 600 euros. “Anti-tobacco laws are also in effect in Finland and Spain, where violators can face a fine of up to a thousand euros, and in Finland it is prohibited to smoke even on the balcony of your own home,” Orlova noted, adding that in addition to fines, violators in this country face criminal penalties.

Racing with the Dutch Parliament: they banned smoking in public catering

Meanwhile, the second (lower) house of the States General (parliament) of the Netherlands voted on the same day for a complete ban on smoking in all catering establishments, ITAR-TASS reports.

The law prohibiting smoking in public places was introduced in the Netherlands five years ago, but later a relaxation was made for small bars and cafes, which employ only the owners themselves, and not hired staff. Smoking was allowed there, or rather, it was left to the discretion of the owners of these establishments.

However, as numerous inspections have shown, despite the threat of fines, the ban was widely ignored in large bars, cafes, and nightclubs. Therefore, now parliamentarians have decided not to make exceptions for anyone, but to introduce a total ban with mandatory regular inspections.

From June 1, 2014, Russia has introduced a complete ban on smoking in almost all so-called “public places.” The main goal officially is to fight for the rights of non-smoking citizens, as well as to prevent smoking among the younger generation. We decided to pay attention to the European experience of such bans and evaluate its economic and social feasibility.

In Russia, from June 1, 2014, a complete ban on smoking is introduced in bars, restaurants, long-distance trains, hostels and hotels. Also in the summer, the open display of tobacco products in stores and their sale in kiosks will end.

In Europe, similar laws were introduced several years earlier. Below is an overview of the opinions of residents of the Old World and some statistical indicators in connection with this ban.

In most European countries, there is a downward trend in the number of citizens who smoke. Partly thanks to anti-tobacco policies, partly to preventive measures.

IN Great Britain over a forty-year period, the number of smokers among men decreased from 51% to 22%, among women - from 41% to 19%. In Germany, the number of cigarettes smoked has fallen from 391 million to 225 million over the past decade. In Spain, there are 9.5% fewer smokers, Ciga Star notes.

The only European country in which a ban on smoking in public places has not affected the number of smokers is France.

Here, despite the fact that a hundred times more money is spent on the anti-tobacco campaign than on road safety, it has not been possible to reduce the number of smokers.

The proportion of the smoking population fell sharply in 2000 from 34.7% to 31.4%, and then rose again to 33.7% in 2010.

A more or less noticeable effect here is felt only from an increase in prices for tobacco products. Since 2003, prices have risen by 40%, and even so, one in three French people still smokes, notes Le Parisien.

According to 20 minutes, during France The vast majority of French people are in favor of expanding the boundaries of the tobacco ban.

95% of the country's residents would like to limit smoking in vehicles carrying children. At the same time, the absolute majority belong to the category of citizens who marked their point of view as “very desirable.”

Examples of such restrictions are the USA, Canada, Australia and South Africa. Here, cigarettes are strictly prohibited in cars where there are children. In this way, the Ministry of Health protects children and adolescents from passive smoking.

In addition, 72% of French respondents would like to protect themselves from smoke while relaxing, namely on terraces and beaches. Many also spoke in favor of a ban on smoking in public gardens.

In addition, the moment of release of neutral packs, without indicating the brand of cigarettes, is being discussed. According to sociologists, this will significantly reduce the craving for bad habits among young people.

A great success has been the ban on smoking in the workplace for Ireland. In 2004, the country became the first in the world to ban smoking in the workplace. BBC News notes that residents of the country quickly got used to the ban.

Many did not believe that it would be possible to eradicate cigarettes from the country's bars - a pint of beer and a cigarette are traditional attributes of Irish culture. However, the doubts were in vain.

Today, the country's bars would rather overstay their license than break anti-tobacco laws.

In addition, according to the Irish Department of Health, smoking bans have already saved 3,700 lives.

Italy became one of the first European countries to ban smoking in public places, including cafes, restaurants and bars. There is also a ban on advertising of tobacco products. And at the end of 2013, the ban was extended to electronic cigarettes.

Many Italian cities ban smoking not only indoors, but also in stadiums and parks. And in 2013, Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin introduced a bill to protect passive smokers.

According to the bill, approved by the majority, smoking in the presence of children, pregnant women and even in your own car is prohibited.

However, even now there are opponents of the law who say that all categories of the population, including both non-smokers and smokers, have the right to their own choice.

In addition, too much emphasis on anti-smoking in schools can have the opposite effect: teenagers are always ready to try the forbidden fruit.

The National Institutes of Health has prepared a report on smoking among the country's residents. As of 2012, 10.8 million Italians (20.8%) are smokers, and 6.7 million (12.8%) have smoked before, but managed to give up the bad habit. There are slightly more men among smokers than women, and in the south of the country and on the islands they smoke more often than in the central and northern regions.

As in most European countries, after the introduction of a ban on smoking in public places in Italy, the proportion of passive smoking decreased significantly. But 11% of second-hand smokers are still exposed in bars, 7% in restaurants, and 41% in the workplace.

Over ten years, the number of smokers in Italy has decreased significantly. Doctors note the overall positive impact of the ban on the health of citizens: for example, the number of heart attacks and strokes associated with the consequences of smoking has dropped.

According to Pagine Mediche, tobacco companies are suffering losses compared to the period before the ban: cigarette sales in Italy fell from 100 to 85 million kg.

However, in 2012, the number of quit attempts decreased to 23%, compared to 30% in 2007. There are now more than 300 anti-smoking centers in Italy.

Such centers at major hospitals and local health authorities offer professional medical and psychological care and often a special approach to each patient.

According to European experts, more than 70,000 Europeans died from the effects of secondhand smoke in 2002. Now most EU countries prohibit smoking in public places. The best results were achieved in Belgium, Spain and Poland.

At the end of November 2009, the EU Parliament issued a recommendation to member countries to introduce a complete ban on smoking in the workplace, as well as in all public places, including restaurants and bars.

In the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg, smoking is prohibited in the workplace, schools and kindergartens, hospitals and nursing homes, and restaurants. The exception is separate rooms for smokers in restaurants and bars, where access to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited.

Smoking bans in restaurants sometimes cause tragedies. Thus, the owner of one establishment in the city of Balingen hanged himself, explaining in his suicide note that the ban was a direct path to ruin and the collapse of his life’s work. It is noteworthy that he himself was a non-smoker. His bar thrived from 1977 until patrons were forced to leave due to a new rule.

In Bavaria, the intention to crack down on smokers was expressed by Prime Minister Horst Seehofer in 2008. After a referendum in 2010, smoking was finally banned in food establishments, and in 2012 the ban was extended to 34 Bavarian state-owned pleasure boats. At the same time, owners of private vessels are free to decide for themselves whether to support the ban.

Among public places and events, an exception is made for Oktoberfest, but it is recommended to check the rules regarding smoking on the festival website.

In Berlin, since 2009, smoking is allowed only in special smoking restaurants, where minors are not allowed. There was active debate about smoking in cafes and hookah bars and as a result it was decided not to introduce a ban if the establishment does not sell alcohol.

Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings, including hospitals and hotels. At the same time, many hotel owners are unhappy with the law, worried about the comfort of their guests.

Overall, Berlin is the first region in the country to support a pan-European initiative to protect the rights of non-smokers. The first ban on smoking in public places was introduced in June 2007, and as of January 1, 2007, there was significantly less tobacco smoke in the city, sanitary services report.

In Bremen, smoking is allowed in special areas in restaurants and bars, as well as during events held outdoors in special tents. Smoking is strictly prohibited near attractions.

In Hamburg, restaurants with an area of ​​more than 75 square meters are allowed to install smoking rooms or smoking rooms, provided they are smaller than smoke-free rooms. The ban on smoking in public places was actively supported by Hamburg dentists, who immediately presented many teeth whitening options for smokers who want to give up the bad habit.

But the federal state of Hesse has decided to weaken its strict ban on smoking in public places. Unlike, for example, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, since 2010 in Hesse it is possible to smoke at indoor events, as well as in casinos and outdoor tents. Places where smoking is permitted must be marked with special signs.

In Lower Saxony, smoking is prohibited in almost all public places. But in Saxony, on the contrary, it was allowed to smoke in the building of vocational schools, as well as in stadiums during football matches. Thuringia prohibits not only regular but also electronic cigarettes, reports Rauchverbot Deutchland.

Since 2001, according to Zeit, the number of smokers among young people in Germany has halved, with a special role played by the ban on smoking in public places, which is in effect in one way or another in all federal states. According to a 2013 study, 72% of young Germans have never smoked. Experts say that smoking denial is becoming a social norm for the younger generation.

Austria was later than neighboring countries in starting discussions on a smoke-free law. Smoking in Austrian bars and coffee shops has a long historical tradition: Mozart even complained about thick tobacco smoke in public places. So the Austrians reluctantly supported the European initiative.

Even after the introduction of a ban on smoking in public places, about half of the establishments refused to comply with it, which led to the emergence of “smoking” tourism.

Restaurants and bars divide the space into smoking and non-smoking areas, however, according to the Austrian Medical Association, the concentration of tobacco smoke remains hazardous to health everywhere, reports Augsburger Allgemeine.

As of 2013, every third person in the country smoked, and among adolescents and young adults the number of smokers reached 40%.

In 2014 Austria The debate over smoking bans in restaurants has reignited. But some politicians say it would be unwise to impose a blanket ban after thousands of establishments have invested heavily in creating designated smoking areas. In their opinion, the ban could lead to many establishments simply going bankrupt, Kurier reports.

At the same time, doctors note that the problem of passive smoking is urgent in the country, especially in restaurants and bars, where not only visitors, but also non-smoking staff suffer.

As you probably know, on October 18, the Russian government approved the draft law “On protecting public health from the effects of environmental tobacco smoke and the consequences of tobacco consumption,” which deputies of the State Duma should begin to consider.

In April 2008, Russia joined the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and is now bringing national legislation into line with its requirements. According to the bill, smoking should be prohibited in premises and territories that are intended to provide services to the population in the field of culture, education, social protection, physical culture and sports, youth policy, and in the field of municipal and government services. In addition, it will be prohibited to smoke in urban and suburban vehicles, on the street less than 10 meters from the entrances to airports, railway stations, bus stations, ports, metro stations, as well as inside these facilities. Smoking-free zones according to the bill include workplaces and work areas, playgrounds and beaches, and common areas of residential apartment buildings. The bill also provides for a phased ban on smoking in areas and premises intended for the provision of health resort and medical services, on aircraft, on long-distance vessels, on long-distance trains, in premises intended for the provision of personal services and housing services. , trade services, catering and markets, in non-stationary retail facilities. In addition, the document stipulates a ban on advertising of tobacco products, promotion of their sales and sponsorship, and demonstration of tobacco products and the smoking process.

In the ten countries listed below, such bans have been in effect for several years: many countries introduced them in accordance with the requirements of the WHO convention, but some introduced them even earlier, ahead of it.

The ban was introduced in 2010 (in more than half of the states)
Places where smoking is allowed: specially equipped areas of public places, at home, outdoors
Smoker fine: $250-$1,000 (depending on specific state laws)

In New York, smoking is prohibited not only in parks, but also on the streets adjacent to them. Times Square is generally a completely non-smoking area. The most stringent restrictions are in California: smoking is prohibited there on all beaches, not to mention other places. In Illinois, you can go to jail for smoking in your car in the presence of a child under 8 years old. And a cafe owner who allows smoking in his establishment is fined up to $2,500.

The ban was introduced in 2010
Places where smoking is allowed: designated areas, at home, outdoors
Fine for a smoker: 50-200 euros; for smoking in public transport - up to 3,000 euros; for repeated violation of the ban - up to 10,000 euros

Judging by the amount of fines, Greece should be the most non-smoking country, but in reality everything is just the opposite: the Greeks lead in the number of cigarettes per inhabitant (3,017 pieces) and in the number of prohibition violators. Most owners of cafes and restaurants, according to them, will not interfere with a guest of the establishment who wants to smoke right at his table - even despite the significant fine of 1,000 euros, which in this case threatens the owner.

The ban was introduced in 2009
Places where smoking is allowed: specially equipped places, at home, outdoors (not on all streets and not in all cities)
Smoker fine: average 1,000 yen (about 12.5 US dollars), maximum 40,000 yen (almost 501 US dollars)

Japan is a very categorical country in the fight against phenomena that threaten the health of the nation, if they are recognized as such at the state level. In many cities there are entire streets where it is prohibited not only to smoke, but even to appear with a lit cigarette. However, on these same streets you can see advertising posters with women smoking. By the way, so far only in Japan there are special pink signs that signal that only women can smoke in a particular place.

The ban was introduced in 2008
Places where smoking is allowed: outdoor terraces of restaurants and cafes, railway platforms, decks of ships
Smoker fine: 68 euros; for owners of establishments that violated the ban - 135 euros.

Until January 1, 2008, the French could smoke in cafes, restaurants and discos, but now smoking is prohibited in these places. Enterprises and institutions are equipped with special rooms for smokers with an area of ​​no more than 35 square meters. meters, in which the sale of any drinks, including water, is completely prohibited. Currently in France one can observe a picture quite typical for most cities: there are almost no visitors inside cafes and restaurants, but the outdoor terraces are almost always crowded.

The ban was introduced in 2008
Places where smoking is allowed: specially equipped places, outdoors
Smoker fine: 200 rupees (about 3.7 US dollars)

After the introduction of the ban, there were no fewer smokers: their number still amounts to about 240 million people. A fine for violating the ban, equal to the cost of one pack, does not stop Indians from smoking in prohibited places.

Germany

The ban was introduced in 2008
Places where smoking is allowed: specially equipped rooms in public places, in hotels
Smoker fine: 25-250 euros

Before the leadership in the fight against smoking passed to Finland, it belonged to Germany, where the first significant bans were adopted in the late 1930s by the authorities of the Third Reich. In recent years, smokers cannot afford to smoke even in taxis, since they are equivalent to public transport, in which smoking is prohibited. And taxi drivers and owners of establishments whose clients feel the desire to smoke do not risk following the lead of smokers - for this they face a fairly significant fine of 1,000 euros.

Great Britain

The ban was introduced in 2006-2007 (the process in the United Kingdom took place in stages in different parts)
Places where smoking is allowed: private apartments, hotels (in rooms), prisons, outdoors
Smoker fine: up to £2,500 (almost $4,009)

Smoking is prohibited in football stadiums throughout the United Kingdom, but smoking bans elsewhere vary by area. For example, if in England it is allowed to smoke at a public transport stop or at a train station, in Scotland a smoker faces a fine of 50 pounds sterling (almost $80).

The ban was introduced in 2005
Places where smoking is allowed: special areas of bars and restaurants, isolated from other premises, without the right to drink or eat in them
Smoker fine: up to 100 euros
Sweden aims to rid its citizens of the addiction forever by mid-century, adopting increasingly stringent anti-smoking laws. However, smokers are finding new ways to circumvent these prohibitions. For example, many restaurants are turning into closed clubs with individual membership: this makes them equivalent to establishments without free access, in which the owners have the right to set their own rules regarding smoking.

Ireland

The ban was introduced in 2004
Places where smoking is allowed: specially designated areas in hotels, prisons, on the streets, boarding schools and psychiatric clinics
Smoker fine: 3,000 euros

Ireland became the first country to implement the bans provided for by the WHO Framework Convention. Already at the beginning of 2004, smoking was prohibited throughout the entire territory in pubs, cafes and restaurants. Those who want to smoke while drinking beer must leave the table and go outside, where there are special places for this. An owner who does not equip his establishment with such a place and allows his client to smoke on the premises faces a fine of 10,000 euros.

Finland

The ban was introduced in 1977
Places where smoking is allowed: at home, outdoors outside public places
Fine for a smoker: 50-150 euros; Underage smokers are subject to imprisonment

Finland is the first country in the world to start fighting smoking. Anti-tobacco legislation in this country was introduced earlier than anyone else, and the restrictions here are among the most stringent. For example, quite recently a ban on smoking on your own balcony was introduced, since smoke can reach non-smoking neighbors. By 2040, Finland plans to become a completely non-smoking country, and, apparently, they will succeed: today only every 5th citizen smokes here.

We tell you how Federal Law 15 on the ban on smoking in public places works: what fines are provided for smokers; where you can and where you can’t “smoke”; Do the restrictions of the smoking law apply to outdoor cafes, balconies and entrances?

Federal Law FZ-15 “On protecting the health of citizens from the effects of environmental tobacco smoke and the consequences of tobacco consumption” was adopted in 2013. The Smoking Law has seriously limited the rights of smokers, who have been “pushed out” from restaurants, sports facilities and other public places where it is now prohibited to “smoke.” Amendments have been made to the Administrative Code to tighten penalties for violators of Federal Law No. 15 on the smoking ban. Smokers, as well as organizations that do not comply with established tobacco smoking bans, face serious sanctions. According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the first half of 2017 alone, Russians were fined 60 million rubles as fines for smoking in a public place, as well as for other violations of Federal Law-15.

Let us tell you in more detail how the “anti-tobacco law” works: where you can and cannot smoke.

Where you can't smoke according to the new law - 2019-2020.

A rather impressive list of places where tobacco use is prohibited is contained in Art. 12 Federal Law-15 on the smoking ban. No smoking:

• in arr. and educational organizations (schools, technical schools, nurseries, etc.) - the ban applies not only to the premises, but also to the surrounding area;
• in cultural and sports facilities (circuses, philharmonic societies, stadiums, etc.)
• in medical institutions, including clinics, hospitals and sanatoriums;
• on any type of public transport, both urban and suburban, and long-distance (trains, ships, airplanes, etc.) - the ban applies to train platforms and bus stops;
• at a distance of less than 15 meters from train stations, airports and other transport facilities;
• in hostels, dormitories, hotels and other buildings where accommodation services are provided to citizens;
• in premises for trade and provision of services;
• in buildings where social institutions and services are located;
• in buildings where executive and legislative authorities at different levels are located;
• smoking in the workplace;
• in elevators and other public places of apartment buildings;
• on playgrounds and beaches;
• You can't smoke at gas stations.

As can be seen from the list, the law banning smoking in public places quite strictly limited the rights of smokers. If previously they could safely smoke in a cafe, in their office, in the vestibule of a train, now in these places, by law, there must be a smoking ban sign. If you ignore the restriction, you risk getting a fine for smoking in a public place.

Where can?

The principle applies here: everything that is not prohibited is permitted. Therefore, before putting a cigarette in his mouth, the smoker must make sure that he is in a place where the smoking ban does not apply. Restrictions do not apply to:

• outdoor places away (more than 15 meters) from public institutions, transport stops, sports and cultural facilities;
• isolated residential premises for personal use (you cannot prohibit a person from smoking in his toilet; the law says nothing about smoking on the balcony of his apartment);
  specially equipped places for smoking, they are also smoking rooms, which can be organized both at the enterprise and in cafes, in apartment buildings and other buildings.

What should a smoking room look like in 2019?

The requirements for the organization of specially designated smoking areas are established by the law on smoking in public places. These rules have not changed in 2018 and 2019.

An outdoor smoking room should have:

• “smoking area” sign;
• lighting at night;
• ashtray.

An indoor smoking room should:

• be isolated so that non-smoking employees do not smell smoke;
• have ventilation (for similar purposes);
• sign “Smoking area”;
• ashtray;
• fire extinguisher.

Fine for smoking in a public place - how much to pay in 2019-2020?

The Code of Administrative Offenses has several articles that provide for punishment in the form of fines for violating the smoking ban and other restrictions established by Federal Law-15:

1. Article 6.23 provides for a fine for involving minors in smoking tobacco: from 1,000 to 2,000 rubles for citizens; from 2,000 to 3,000 rubles for the child’s parents. This violation includes the purchase of cigarettes for teenagers, “treating” them with tobacco products, and other violations;
2. Article 6.24 provides for a fine for smoking in a public place - from 500 to 1000 rubles. A more severe penalty is provided for smoking on the playground - from 2,000 to 3,000 rubles;
3. Article 6.25 provides for liability for officials, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs for violating the law on smoking in terms of organizing specially equipped places for smokers or for ignoring the restrictions established by the law. The minimum fine is 10,000 rubles, the maximum is 90,000 rubles.

Answers to popular questions

Is it possible to smoke in a summer cafe?

It is forbidden. This is the position of Rospotrebnadzor, outlined in letter dated June 18, 2014 N 01/6906-14-25. In establishing this ban, the regulatory authority proceeded from the fact that both the veranda and the terrace of the summer cafe are also used to provide catering services, and therefore are part of the premises.

Where can you smoke at the airport?

At the Airport you can smoke in a special isolated smoking room, which is equipped with an exhaust hood, an ashtray and meets all the requirements of Federal Law 15 on the ban on smoking in public places. Such smoking rooms are equipped at most airports in the world, including Russian ones: Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Pulkovo. If the smoking room is closed, then smoking is allowed no closer than 15 meters from the airport.

Is it possible to smoke on the balcony of your apartment?

No restrictions have yet been established on smoking on the balcony of your own apartment, although such initiatives arise from time to time. However, if the smoke from a smoker neighbor prevents one from living normally, a citizen has the right to file a civil lawsuit against him demanding compensation for damage. In court, you will have to prove that your neighbor’s smoking is harmful to health and creates obstacles to the normal use of the living space. To record violations of sanitary standards, you can invite specialists from Rospotrebnadzor. It will take a lot of time to collect all the necessary evidence, and the prospects for a claim are vague, but there is still such a possibility in the law.