Britain strives for a smoke-free generation.

With 415 votes in favor and 47 against, the British House of Commons passed a bill on November 26th concerning tobacco and e-cigarettes, aiming to create the first smoke-free generation in the country.

The bill will be presented to the House of Lords for approval before becoming law, making Britain one of the leading countries in tobacco control. (Source: UK Parliament)

The bill is one of the strictest anti-smoking laws in the world , making smoking illegal for everyone born after January 1, 2009.

To curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers, the bill completely bans advertising and sponsorship of e-cigarettes, including imagery easily visible to children and teenagers, such as on buses, in movie theaters, and in shop windows.

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The bill also bans the sale of e-cigarettes in vending machines, where children can easily access them, and imposes restrictions on e-cigarette flavors and packaging designed to appeal to young people.

The new law also prohibits the sale of all e-cigarette and nicotine products to individuals under 18 years of age. Free distribution of these products is also not permitted.

According to the bill, shops will need to obtain a license to sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and nicotine products, and will face an on-the-spot fine of £200 if they sell to underage consumers.

In addition to the goal of creating a smoke-free generation, the bill also empowers the government to expand the current indoor smoking ban to certain outdoor locations, including children's playgrounds, outside schools, and hospitals.

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