House endorses legislation banning Smoking in Public Places, alcohol, beverages ads

The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) yesterday passed a draft bill that restricts smoking in public places and bans alcoholic beverages advertisement on broadcast media.

The new law bans smoking within 100 meters of public and work places, health institutions and youth recreational centers, among others.

It also bans anyone from selling alcoholic drinks to persons under 21 years of age.