In Naples have banned smoking in parks

November 20, 2007 (Repubblica). Naples authorities have banned smoking in parks and community gardens, where there are pregnant women and children under the age of 12. Violators threatens a fine of 27 to 500 euros - depending on the distance from where the children were smokers or what month of pregnancy is a woman. The ban came into force on 18 November. In supporting the ban, which is introduced for the first time in Italy, Senator Rino Nasty explained that according approved by the Council of Ministers in February 2007 Agenda for Health, regional authorities can nominate and implement initiatives related to the restriction of action that are harmful to the health of others. In addition, the parks are often used for public events, and similar bans provide attractive growth recreational areas, I am sure Nasty. The ban also endorsed the Italian Health Minister Livia Turco and Minister for the Environment Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio.