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Wijziging van de Tabakswet (verhoging strafmaximum overtreding rookverbod en leeftijdsgrens verkoop tabaksproducten)

Stage submittedUpdated 5mo ago

This legislative amendment aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Tobacco Act by increasing the maximum penalties for violating smoking bans. It also proposes raising the minimum age requirement for the sale of tobacco products to discourage youth smoking. The changes primarily affect tobacco retailers and individuals who violate smoking prohibitions in public spaces. It aims to improve public health by reducing tobacco accessibility and increasing compliance with smoke-free laws.

National vote coverage: Netherlands-only