smoking ban
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smoking ban
An official regulation or law that prohibits smoking tobacco products in certain public or private areas, such as in restaurants, at train stations, or in office buildings.
Seit der Einführung des Rauchverbots ist die Luft in den meisten Gaststätten deutlich besser geworden.
Since the introduction of the smoking ban, the air in most restaurants and pubs has become significantly better.
The word is made up of 'der Rauch' (smoke) and 'das Verbot' (ban). So it literally describes a ban on smoking.
Das Rauchverbot am Bahnhof ist für viele Reisende eine Erleichterung.
The smoking ban at the train station is a relief for many travelers.
Common verbs used with 'Rauchverbot' (smoking ban) are 'einführen' (to introduce), 'beschließen' (to decide/pass), 'durchsetzen' (to enforce), and 'missachten' (to disregard). You can also 'sich an ein Rauchverbot halten' (comply with a smoking ban) or 'dagegen verstoßen' (violate it).
Die Firma hat beschlossen, ein generelles Rauchverbot einzuführen.
The company has decided to introduce a general smoking ban.
To express where a smoking ban is in force, the verb 'gelten' (to apply/be in effect) is used very often. The typical structure is: 'Das Rauchverbot gilt in/an/für [Ort/Bereich]' (The smoking ban applies in/at/to [place/area]).
In allen öffentlichen Gebäuden gilt ein striktes Rauchverbot.
A strict smoking ban applies in all public buildings.