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Milan Implements Italy's Strictest Outdoor Smoking Ban

The new law prohibits smoking in all public spaces, including streets, to combat air pollution and protect public health.

An attendee at a show holds a cigarette during Milan Fashion Week in 2022.
Les Milanais risqueront des amendes entre 40 et 240€ s’ils bravent l’interdiction.
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Overview

  • As of January 1, 2025, Milan has banned smoking in all outdoor public spaces, with exceptions only for isolated areas where a 10-meter distance from others can be maintained.
  • Violators of the ban face fines ranging from €40 to €240, while electronic cigarettes remain exempt from the new rules.
  • The measure is part of Milan's broader clean air strategy, which began in 2021 with smoking bans in parks, playgrounds, and bus stops.
  • City officials cite the ban as a step to reduce air pollution, with cigarette smoke contributing to 7% of fine particulate emissions in Milan.
  • Public reactions are mixed, with some praising the initiative for improving air quality, while others criticize it as an overreach restricting personal freedoms.