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Three bars and seven people were fined for smoking in Zapote

January 6, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Health Inspectors in the field Zapote fairgrounds. Image for illustrative purposes. CRH.


Ministry of Health has issued fines for 10 violations of the national smoking ban during the festival in Zapote. Three bars were issued fines of $3,000 each and seven individuals were fined 57,000 colones ($115). Smoking is prohibited on the fair grounds, and businesses are required to curb the smoking of customers.

Original Article in crhoy.com

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