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Jordanian Government has finally taken the first step towards a new clear-aired Jordan, as a new smoking ban law in public facilities is out. This is a much needed step in a country considered to have one of the highest percentages of smokers, and THE HIGHEST percentage of teen smokers among Arab countries.
The law went into effect on the first of March, 2009. Now that the law is there, we are left with the agony of the implementation in a country where people ignore “No-Smoking” signs, and where it is actually normal to see a man holding a child with one hand, and a cigarette with another.
"No-Smoking" signs as well as loud speakers were used in some of the public places which were declared as smoking-free areas, to announce that the new law went into effect.
It was announced that those found smoking will be given sentences ranging from one week to a month, or will have to pay a fine of 15-20 Jordanian Dinars.
