Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Smoking ban on beaches begins on January 15, 2023

A smoking ban on beaches and parks, and anywhere that children gather will go into effect on Sunday, January 15, 2023, throughout Mexico. It is yet to be seen if, or how, the smoking ban on beaches in Puerto Vallarta will be enforced, although it will be illegal by federal law. Mexico typically struggles with the enforcement of laws.

Also with the decree that amends, adds, and repeals various provisions of the Regulations of the General Law for Tobacco Control, different commercial establishments must stop displaying, directly or indirectly, advertising and products made with tobacco.

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