Members mvan1 Posted December 5, 2014 Members Posted December 5, 2014 Below is a link to an article (in English) that discusses a new federal law that became effective two days ago in all of Brazil. For several years, smokers were confined to a separate area of public facilities where their smoking was fairly well controlled, in my opinion. Now, with this new federal law, there is no more separate area for smoking - there is no smoking allowed in public facilities - period. http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/ample-anti-smoking-law-implemented-in-brazil/# ihpguy 1 Quote
Members pauleiro Posted December 7, 2014 Members Posted December 7, 2014 Correct. Including on the Mezzaninu Terrace, which is widely open to outside, it is not allowed to smoke. Quote
Members axiom2001 Posted December 7, 2014 Members Posted December 7, 2014 This is marvelous; it's a great step to have been taken. But guess what? As one who abhors smelling cigarette and/or cigar and other tobacco smoke, strangely enough I was never bothered by it while I was in various parts of Brasil from 2002 through 2011. I do not know what it was but am grateful and elated that smoking did not hinder my cultural and play experiences! Again, I am elated that this move was made; it's better for all!! [My next trip to "MOTHER BRASIL" has been tentatively planned during 2016 after the Olympics!] Quote
