Law restricting smoking comes into force in Armenia

Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
2 Mar 05

The law restricting the sale, consumption and use of tobacco products
comes into force in Armenia 3 March.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to those under the age
of 18. It also prohibits the sale and use of tobacco products at
cultural, educational and sports facilities, in public health
institutions and in public transport.

Smoking in restaurants and cafes is allowed only in special halls for
smokers. World Health Organization data indicates that Armenia has the
highest proportion of smokers of all the CIS states.

Some 2,000 people between the ages of 35 and 69 die every year in
Armenia from ailments caused by smoking. [Passage omitted: smokers
don’t like new law]