"Smoking Ban" In Force As Of May 19

ANKARA - A Turkish prime ministry notice on a smoking ban that will go into effect on Monday, May 19th has been published in the Official Gazette on Friday.
According to the notice, all closed areas, including tents and sunshades, with a roof will be a non-smoking area. All areas whose surrounding is partially covered will also be non-smoking zones.
Those who defy the ban will be subject to "just and effective" penalties.
(SOL-ULG)