New law in Portugal sees fines for cigarette butt throwers

12-Aug-2020

A new law passed last year entailing fines for anyone caught throwing cigarettes butts onto the floor will come into effect next month.

Transgressors could be slapped with fines ranging between €25 and €250. The law was passed on 3 September last year and also applies to establishments that fail to provide patrons with ashtrays. It will be implemented from 3 September.