From July 1, 2006, in public places, at least 50 percent of the area of these public places is allocated for non-smokers, positioned so that tobacco smoke does not spread to this territory. \n \nFrom now on, those who can either disguise themselves well or for whom the sum of 51 to 170 hryvnias is not noticeable to their wallet will be able to puff on a cigarette in public. This is exactly the fine established for smoking in a public place by the law prohibiting smoking. \nSupporters of the ban and fighters against smoking believe that this will preserve the health of passive and active smokers alike. They say fewer people will die from cigarettes than now - 100 thousand Ukrainians every year. According to doctors, the ratified document will save thousands of Ukrainian lives, because smoking is the cause of more than 100 serious diseases. \n \nOwners of cafes and restaurants, however, predict that the law will not work in their establishments, because its conditions are too difficult to fulfill. \n \nSmoking at stops and in building entrances has become an administrative offense. Supporters of a healthy lifestyle will be able to demand, on legal grounds, that a cigarette be put out. If they are refused, one can turn to a law enforcement officer, and the offender will be fined from one to five tax-free minimums. A smoking neighbor can also be brought to administrative liability, and one can also complain about the district police officer if he does not respond to the statement. \n \nIn addition, according to the Law, starting from the New Year, a warning from the Ministry of Health will be contained on one third of a cigarette pack. Names of light and super-light cigarettes will be banned, because, in the opinion of lawmakers, this is a complete lie. \n \nIt is precisely by the presence of cigarette butts in entrances and at stops that one will be able to assess: whether the Law has actually come into force or has remained only on paper \n \nThe law prohibiting smoking in public places and advertising of tobacco products is being adopted by the Ukrainian parliament for the second time. The first time, nine years ago, the deputies also voted "For," but then the president did not sign it. \n \n