The Russians were allowed hookah in the cafe

The CPS said that the ban on Smoking in cafes applies only to Smoking. Therefore, in the cafe as before you Smoking an electronic tobacco and fruit hookahs.

The decision not formally prohibit Smoking electronic cigarettes and fruit hookahs, which was also called "steam cocktails"to circumvent the law, it was agreed with consumer. Although the legal status of these facilities were still present under the big question, some catering time just ban them.

The head of the Department of the goods and services of Moscow Alexey Mr nemeryuk stated that the office has sent the inquiry to the Rospotrebnadzor to find out his official position. "Electronic cigarettes and fruit steam cocktails have the right to life. We received an official explanation from Rospotrebnadzor, which tells that it is not classified tobacco Smoking. The law limits exclusively tobacco, which applies the tobacco leaf or mixture on the basis of cigarettes", - quote "Izvestia" Namerica.

Specialists report that more than 90% of cafes and restaurants forbade any Smoking in their own homes after the entry into force of the articles of the anti-tobacco law. "Some restaurants popularity decreased by 30%. From my point of view, the ability to smoke fruit mixture and e-cigarette will not increase the attractiveness of the Moscow cafes and restaurants, as smokers find it difficult to change real cigarettes on their electronic equivalent or BestBuy hookah. The probability that the legitimization of fruit blends encourage businessmen to ensure that under their views to implement the tobacco pipes, extremely small: nobody will risk their own cash," said the expert.

Previously Melbourne Herald sun talked about the reaction of the Moscow schools on introducing a ban on Smoking. Deputies have submitted a document that proposes to grant the right owners of the premises allocated for cafes and restaurants, to allow visitors to smoke located in the open air loggias. In the explanatory note to the draft law the deputies report that this practice is common in some European countries, even in Estonia and the Netherlands, and is not contrary to the framework Convention of the world health organization on tobacco control.

Also, they believe that this change will allow to provide realization of the rights of a significant number of smokers violence. Deputies of the amendments propose to use norm on providing specialized places outdoors and isolated premises for Smoking for persons with disabilities who have difficulties in walking.

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