Even more stringent is the law on smoking. penalties and add to the list of non-smoking areas, new premises.
In particular, for the definition of open space, it is proposed to interpret any space that is not indoor or enclosed, not enclosed by walls, has at least three sides permanently open without any side opening or closing at the discretion of the administrator, may be covered by roof and does not communicate with the interior. In addition, it is proposed to increase the penalties for persons who sell tobacco products to minors, as well as to increase the penalties for persons who smoke in the workplace.
It is also proposed to delete the provision according to which smoking is allowed in specially designed smoking areas in hotels (cigar lounge) and in specially designed floors or rooms for smokers in hotels.
There is also a suggestion to add to the open smoking areas the open outdoor areas of the tuition and sports areas and places for organizing sports activities.
The same bill of George Perdikis proposes the increase of fines from 2.000 euros to 3.000 euros in the first sentence for people who sell tobacco products to minors and from 3.000 euros to 5.000 euros in cases of later conviction.