# Buenos Aires beach smoking ban proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/buenos-aires-beach-smoking-ban-proposal > Updated: 2026-08-24T22:45:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Deputy Juan Martín Malpeli of Fuerza Patria has introduced a legislative proposal in the Buenos Aires Province Legislature to prohibit tobacco consumption on all maritime and riverside beaches. The initiative seeks to unify a fragmented regulatory landscape where various municipalities have already implemented individual smoke-free policies. The proposed law aims to protect the health of swimmers and workers while reducing environmental pollution from cigarette butts. If passed, the regulations would apply to all coastal districts, state-administered tourist units, and concessioned beach clubs. Under the project, municipalities could designate specific smoking areas, provided they do not exceed 10% of the total beach surface. These zones must be located at least 50 meters away from playgrounds, nurseries, first aid stations, and main pedestrian access points. To ensure compliance, the proposal mandates clear signage stating ‘Playa libre de humo’ (Smoke-free beach) at coastal accesses and requires the installation of wind-resistant receptacles for cigarette butts every 100 meters in designated zones. Violations could result in economic sanctions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Buenos Aires proposes tobacco ban on maritime and riverside beaches A new legislative proposal in Buenos Aires aims to ban smoking on maritime and riverside beaches to protect public health and reduce environmental waste from cigarette butts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-proposes-tobacco-ban-on-maritime-and-riverside-beaches ### 2026-08-18: Buenos Aires deputy proposes smoking ban on all provincial beaches A new legislative proposal in Buenos Aires aims to ban smoking on all maritime and riverside beaches to protect public health and reduce environmental pollution from tobacco waste. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-deputy-proposes-smoking-ban-on-all-provincial-beaches --- Cite as: Buenos Aires beach smoking ban proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/buenos-aires-beach-smoking-ban-proposal