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Latvia: Parliament raises smoking age limit to 20 years as of 2025

Via BalticaJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 202401 mins

The Latvian parliament, the Saeima, has approved amendments raising the smoking age limit from 18 to 20 years as of 1 January 2025, LSM reports. The law covers cigarettes, tobacco products, herbal smoking items, electronic smoking devices, and refill containers. Violations can result in fines of EUR 280-700 for individuals and EUR 700-7,100 for legal…

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