Cyprus: Smoking Fines

Source from:  Cyprus Mail (cy)  02/22/2013

POLICE said yesterday that during January, they charged 529 people islandwide with breaking the smoking ban law.

The number was down compared to January 2012, when 575 people throughout Cyprus were charged with not complying with the smoking ban.

During the month police conducted a total of 3,276 inspections at various premises across the country, which resulted in 529 on the spot charges, while another 11 cases were given a criminal file.

Of the 529 persons accused, 269 were managers or owners, and customers of legal age.

Concerning the types of premises which charges were made against, 808 were pubs and bars, 624 were cafes and clubs, and 479 were restaurants.

Police will continue to patrol premises with the goal of creating anti-smoking awareness, rather than seeking to impose charges. Enditem