The Metro Manila Council has mandated local governments to enact ordinances prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors. They are also instructed to utilize Geographical Information System (GIS) technology to strictly enforce tobacco control laws and ensure that point-of-sale establishments are not located near schools, playgrounds, or other areas frequented by youth.
THE Metro Manila Council has ordered local governments in the metropolis to enact ordinances meant to prevent the sale of tobacco produts to minors.
GIS is used by several local governments in the issuance of business permits and licenses related to the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products including e-cigarettes. This move, Artes said, is to ensure that point-of-sale establishments selling tobacco and electronic smoking products are not situated within schools, public playgrounds, or other facilities frequented by minors.
“Ordinances to be enacted by the local governments must include provisions prohibiting ambulant or mobile vendors from selling cigarettes and electronic smoking products, as these vendors are capable of circumventing laws prohibiting the sale of such products within prohibited areas,” said Artes.
TOBACCO CONTROL ORDINANCES MINORS GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM HEALTH REGULATIONS
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