BJ to ban smoking for Olympics

Source: CCTV.com | 02-12-2008 08:52

It's the last day of China's Spring Festival holiday, and many people will go to restaurants, where there're some difference for smokers, as Beijing is to ban smoking in public places for an green Olympic Games.

Beijing is to ban smoking in public places  for an green Olympic Games.

Some restaurants have got ready, as a draft law "the Provisions to Ban Smoking in Public Places in Beijing" will be enacted on May 31. Restaurants will set up clearly-marked and well-ventilated indoor smoking areas. And besides, a smoking bans has also been placed inside hotels, training centers and resorts for the first time.

Fines for violations will be only 50 Yuan, or 6. 91 US dollars. The regulations are considered to be an effective support for the "Smoke-free Olympics".

Editor:Xiong Qu