Basel-Land Council wants to ban billboards for alcohol and tobacco advertising
In the canton of Thurgau, a corresponding bill was passed by the Grand Council this April—and in Graubünden, the ban on alcohol and tobacco advertising will take effect as early as July 1. Now, Basel-Landschaft is following suit.
In the canton of Thurgau, a corresponding bill was passed by the cantonal parliament this April - and in Graubünden, the ban on alcohol and tobacco advertising will come into force on July 1. Now the canton of Basel is following suit: On Thursday, June 8, the Basel district council decided that poster advertising for alcohol and tobacco should be largely banned. After a controversial debate, the cantonal parliament approved a corresponding cantonal bill at first reading by 43 votes to 34 - although it is likely to be decided by the people in the end.
According to the bill, poster advertising for tobacco and alcohol is to be banned on public property and in public buildings. The ban should also apply to private property if it is visible to the public.
The proponents argued in particular for the protection of minors. Furthermore, the regulation is a compromise that corresponds to the law that already applies in the neighboring canton of Basel-Stadt.
According to the bill, poster advertising for tobacco and alcohol is to be banned on public property and in public buildings. The ban should also apply to private property if it is visible to the public.
The proponents argued in particular for the protection of minors. Furthermore, the regulation is a compromise that corresponds to the law that already applies in the neighboring canton of Basel-Stadt.
