Tobacco advertising not permitted in Bern train stations
Legal investigations have revealed that alcohol and tobacco advertising is not permitted inside railroad stations in the canton of Bern. Until now, it was only clear that such advertising must not be visible from public areas.
Legal investigations have revealed that alcohol and tobacco advertising is not permitted inside railroad stations in the canton of Bern. Until now, it was only clear that such advertising must not be visible from public areas.
Since January 1, 2007, the canton of Bern has banned the advertising of alcohol and tobacco in public places. The regulation also extends to railroad stations and railroad premises. Whether it should also apply to the inside of railroad stations remained a matter of dispute.
The canton has now clarified this issue with representatives of Aussenwerbung Schweiz (AWS). The clarifications revealed that advertising is also not permitted inside railroad stations, the canton announced on Wednesday. It has granted a transitional period until the end of 2008.
Originally, the cantonal economic office Beco had assumed that drug advertising inside the station was permitted. However, following discussions, the AWS and SBB have now agreed with the new assessment of the legal situation for the canton of Bern.
Tobacco advertising at Bern station (Bollwerk) and Thun station caused a stir in May. These posters had been put up in error and later removed. As charges have been filed, a judge must now decide whether anyone is liable to prosecution.
Since January 1, 2007, the canton of Bern has banned the advertising of alcohol and tobacco in public places. The regulation also extends to railroad stations and railroad premises. Whether it should also apply to the inside of railroad stations remained a matter of dispute.
The canton has now clarified this issue with representatives of Aussenwerbung Schweiz (AWS). The clarifications revealed that advertising is also not permitted inside railroad stations, the canton announced on Wednesday. It has granted a transitional period until the end of 2008.
Originally, the cantonal economic office Beco had assumed that drug advertising inside the station was permitted. However, following discussions, the AWS and SBB have now agreed with the new assessment of the legal situation for the canton of Bern.
Tobacco advertising at Bern station (Bollwerk) and Thun station caused a stir in May. These posters had been put up in error and later removed. As charges have been filed, a judge must now decide whether anyone is liable to prosecution.
