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Estonia decides to fine juveniles for smoking, drinking alcohol 

Jump to full article: Financial Times (uk), 2001-02-06
Author: BBC Monitoring Service - United Kingdom; Feb 6, 2001

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The Estonian Riigikogu [parliament] today unanimously adopted amendments that allow to fine children for smoking and drinking.

The fine to under-age persons for buying alcoholic drinks or tobacco products is 1,060 kroons. Consuming the same products results in a fine of 530 kroons and selling the products to children means a fine of up to 5,300 kroons.

The amendments allow to punish children aged 13-15. When someone under 13 is caught, the parents are held responsible.

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