Enjoyment without smoke in Baden-Württemberg

Still one “Lucha” away from the model country when it comes to non-smoker protection 23.12.2019  When Social Affairs Minister Manfred Lucha wants to introduce exemplary non-smoker protection in the “model state”, he is not only greatly improving health protection for the entire population, but is also meeting the expectations of foreign travellers. This is because … Read more

Finally banish the smoking bell from Baden-Württemberg’s catering scene!

18.08.2019 The south-west German federal state, a model state in many respects, should finally reach the standard of Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland in terms of non-smoker protection. Non-smoker protection for guests and staff is only on paper in Baden-Württemberg. The guests know that. The publicans pretend not to know. Health Minister Manfred Lucha now … Read more

The absolute smoking ban also applies to the DJ of a disco

Even a DJ is not allowed to smoke in a Bavarian discotheque, the Bamberg Higher Regional Court ruled in favour of Pro Rauchfrei

02.08.2019 Good news for discotheque visitors: In proceedings conducted by Pro Rauchfrei e.V., the Bamberg Higher Regional Court has clarified that a claim for injunctive relief under competition law for compliance with the smoking ban already exists if only the DJ smokes in a discotheque and the staff do not intervene after complaints. The Würzburg … Read more