Hookah banned in certain bars, cafes, restaurants

ANKARA – Anatolia News Agency

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Sale of hookah has been prohibited in areas where consumption of tobacco products is not permitted.

Those who want to sell hookah will have to obtain a conformity certificate, according to regulation in the Tobacco and Alcohol Sale Law released in the Official Gazette today.

The current smoking ban is valid in almost all closed areas such as public institutions, schools, hospitals and sports arenas as well as all bars, cafes and restaurants. With the new regulations, hookah will also be banned in those areas as well.