Monday, 25 February 2013

Putin signs law to curb smoking, tobacco sales in Russia

Russian President Putin attends a wreath laying ceremony to mark the Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscow MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that will ban smoking in most public places and restrict cigarette sales in the world's second-largest tobacco market after China. The law will ban smoking in some public places such as subways and schools from June 1, and come into force a year later in other places including restaurants and cafes. It will also ban sales of tobacco products at street kiosks from June 1, 2014, restrict advertising and set minimum prices for cigarettes which now cost 50 to 60 roubles a pack (less than $2). ...




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