What is the fine for smoking or drinking alcohol in public?

In what cases can you be held liable for smoking and drinking ALCOHOL in public places? Inessa Lovyagina with you, let's figure it out.
You should know that smoking tobacco products and drinking alcohol are prohibited in public places in Belarus. Administrative liability is provided for this. The smoking

ban applies to cafes, restaurants, playgrounds, public transport (including the metro), and train stations. It also applies to outdoor places less than 15 meters from the entrances to the metro and train stations. Smoking in prohibited areas is punishable by a fine of up to four basic units.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/rCcBVUU9RyUDrinking alcoholic beverages, low-alcohol beverages, and beer on the street, in a stadium, in a square or park, on public transport, or in other public places, except for specially designated ones, is punishable by a fine of up to eight basic units. The same applies to appearing in a public place in a state ofAlcohol intoxication , which offends human dignity and public morality.

It's also worth remembering that smoking and drinking are prohibited in common areas of apartment buildings—for example, in entryways or stairwells.

Now you know where smoking and drinking are prohibited in Belarus, as well as the penalties for violating the law.

| Lawyer Inessa Lovyagina. Video screenshot.

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