Canton Solothurn wants to ban tobacco advertising

Advertising and sponsorship for tobacco products on
public as well as on private land, which can be accessed from public land.
can be viewed is to be banned in the canton of Solothurn in future.
be introduced. The Government Council has approved a corresponding amendment to the
Health Act was submitted for consultation. The following will be banned
tobacco advertising should also be shown in cinemas and at cultural and
Sports events. The same should also apply to alcoholic beverages
apply. This ban is based on the mandate issued by the Cantonal Council
"Effective tobacco prevention" back. Not just the advertising, but the
Smoking itself should not be permitted in public places in the canton of Solothurn.
will no longer be permitted. In addition, a ban on the sale of tobacco products to
children and young people under the age of 18,
including a ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines. For the
Transitional periods are planned for the implementation of some of the measures.
The following applies to the implementation of the ban on advertising and sponsorship for
Traditional events with a name reference to alcohol or tobacco products
a period of three years. The consultation period lasts until 28.
February. The Cantonal Council is expected to make a final decision in the second half of the year.
2006 on the amendment to the law.