Azerbaijan, Baku, October 8 / Trend A. Huseynbala /
It is difficult to forbid smoking in public place, chairman of the committee of the Azerbaijani Parliament.
"Even if we approve the project in the Parliament envisaging this ban, it will be impossible to realize it," chairman of the committee on social policy of the Milli Majlis Hadi Rajabli told Trend on October 8.
The law restricting smoking in public place was approved in 40 U.S states, most of EU countries, Turkey and Baltic countries.
This law is planned to be approved in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
Rajabli said that use of this law in Azerbaijan is rather hard and problematic.
'So, we have not included this issue in the agenda. We have projects envisaging ban for smoking in public places and conducting ceremonies. But it does not mean that we will discuss these projects at autumn session of Milli Majlis," chairman of the committee said.
He said that public condemnation of this fact is the best variant to prevent smoking in Azerbaijani public places.
"We would like this issue to be indicated in the project. As to a fine, it can be imposed towards 1 of 1,000 people violating rules. We do not think that mass fines will promote liquidation of smoking in public places," Rajabli said.
Regarding with suspension to discuss the bill 'Traditions' in the Parliament, Rajabli said that any bans are alien to our mentality.
"It is impossible to forbid loud music at weddings or refuse from splendid funeral repast.
We can achieve success by popularizing exemplary wedding traditions," chairman of the commission said.
Rajabli said that these projects are not expected to be discussed at autumn session as it is impossible to achieve success by approving these bills and charging officials agencies with their realization.
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