Ban On Tobacco Ads Applies To Grand Prix

摘要

The stern laws of Singapore that ban tobacco advertising will apply to the Formula One Grand Prix to be held this coming September. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, any acknowledgement or publication of tobacco sponsorship is prohibited. In addition, Formula One teams continue to be subject to the laws of the countries they race in. Since luly of 2006, smokers in Singapore have been banned from lighting up in outdoor cafes and restaurants, and can only smoke at designated corners at a given premises, and smokers are not allowed to light up in air-conditioned establishments. Last year, the ban was amended to cover clubs, lounges, and pubs.