Brazil
In Brazil, the sale and consumption of tobacco for 18 years older citizens is legal. However, product advertising on television and radio is prohibited. All cigarette packs contain advertisements against smoking and government warnings about possible adverse health effects.
Smoking is forbidden in all enclosed public spaces, such as shopping malls and libraries, except for specifically- designated smoking areas. In restaurants there should be a non smoking section but in reality most restaurants end up having tables side by side, one for non-smokers and another where smoking is allowed. Tobacco advertising is restricted to posters in shops.
São Paulo, the most important Latin American state in economic terms, became the first in Brazil to adopt the most comprehensive ban, being followed by Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.Under the new regulation there are no smoking sections in any place around the state.
The law became effective from 7 August 2009 with smoking forbidden in all indoor and enclosed public spaces such as bars and restaurants, clubs, shopping malls, movie theaters, banks, supermarkets, bakeries, chemist shops, health places, government offices and schools.
Also it is no longer allowed on work and study places, libraries, buses, cabs, commercial and residential common areas, hotels and inns.
São Paulo government has graduated 500 specialized agents to make sure the rule is respected at all times. The first team was trained to measure ambient smoke in an area and to warn smokers about the risks for their health.
Anybody violating the law is charged with a fine. Public sites can be punished with a maximum fine of R$ 1.585,00 (Brazilian currency, ~USD 800,00). If there is a second infraction the site is closed. According to surveys, 88% of São Paulo’s inhabitants support the Smoke Free Law.
Bulgaria
Banned in all indoor public spaces except bars and restaurants.