Law No. 88/2019 establishing the reduction of the impact caused by cigarette butts, cigars or other type of cigarettes on the environment. Pays/Territoire Portugal Type du document Législation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Diário da República, I Série, No. 168. Sujet Environnement gén., Déchets et substances dangereuses Mot clé Résidus Élimination de déchets Gestion des déchets Prévention des déchets Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Infractions/sanctions Subvention/incitation Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Sud Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Résumé This Law establishes measures for the proper disposal, collection and treatment of tobacco product residues and for raising awareness and informing the population with a view to reducing the impact of these residues on the environment. For the purposes of this law, cigarette butts, cigars or other cigarettes containing tobacco products are treated as municipal solid waste. The disposal in public space of these residues containing tobacco products is prohibited. The Government, within 180 days from the date of entry into force of this Law, creates an incentive system, within the scope of the Environmental Fund, for establishments to fulfill of the obligation to make ashtrays and related equipment available for the disposal of the above mentioned tobacco product waste. Offences and penalties for illegal activities are specified in the text. Texte intégral Portugais Site web dre.pt