四川拟禁止或者限制在公共场所吸烟

Core Points - The draft revision of the "Sichuan Province Tobacco Monopoly Regulations" has been submitted for a second review by the 14th People's Congress Standing Committee of Sichuan Province [1] - The revision emphasizes the responsibility of local governments and relevant social entities to enhance public education on the health hazards of smoking, including electronic cigarettes [1] - The draft expands the scope of smoke-free areas, prohibiting or restricting smoking in public transport and public places, and discouraging youth smoking [1] Regulation and Monitoring - The draft strengthens monitoring and traceability management of tobacco product transportation, requiring collaboration between tobacco regulatory authorities and other departments such as public security and transportation [1] - A mechanism for information sharing, joint law enforcement, and case transfer is to be established to enhance monitoring of tobacco product logistics [1] - The draft also calls for increased regulation of tobacco-like products and derivatives, with judicial and public security agencies required to refer cases involving tobacco products to the tobacco regulatory authority for legal processing [1] Protection of Minors - The tobacco regulatory authority is tasked with enhancing oversight of tobacco products and new tobacco products, in collaboration with market regulation and education departments, to protect minors from tobacco harm [1]