Baselland adopts ban on alcohol and tobacco advertising

Voters in the canton of Baselland have clearly approved the new Alcohol and Tobacco Act. It was approved by 63,819 votes to 25,574, with a 50.25% turnout. The law provides for a ban on billboard advertising on public land and in public buildings. It applies to private property if it is visible to the public (see ). The law also prohibits the sale of tobacco to minors. This also applies to cigarette vending machines if the operators are unable to prevent sales to under-18s. As reported by the SDA, the law is based on the Basel model.