As of January 1, 2025, smoking has been banned in all public spaces, including streets, in Milan, Italy. Violators face fines ranging from $41 to $249 (€40 - €240). This move represents the strictest smoking ban in Italy, a country where nearly a quarter of the population smokes, according to the health ministry.
The ban does not apply to vapes or electronic cigarettes and includes an exception for isolated places at least 10 meters away from others. The city council passed a clean air bill in 2020, focusing on reducing pollution, with smoking accounting for 7% of all emissions in Milan and its suburbs.
