Several countries have followed different ways to reduce the phenomenon of smoking, so he went to each punishable on smoking in public places such as train stations, airports, schools, stations, but one state went even further: Smoking ban in the country permanently.
Was President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow issued a decree which prevents the sale of all types of tobacco in the country, what practically means "completely ban smoking."
The ordinance includes fines of up to 1200 pounds (US $ 1700), any dealer is caught selling tobacco in the country. State television broadcast images showing the burning of thousands of cigarette packs.
But this law has not stopped smoking completely as soon as the work done, as are reports that cigarettes are still sold on the black market in the capital Ashgabat, and indicate that the price of the box was $ 11.
It seems that the new law reflects the personality of President Mammadov shown by state television Sports Authority who is keen on fitness and driving bicycles and catch fish, which signals that make us think that he is not a smoker does not interest him.
Sky News