Spain

[ES] New Law on Advertising

IRIS 1995-7:1/13

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European Audiovisual Observatory

On 20 June 1995, the Parliament of Gallicia passed a Bill on tobacco and spirits.The new law lays down severe restrictions on advertising for tobacco and spirits in magazines and newspapers published in Gallicia, all such advertising is forbidden on the front pages as well as in the sports, leisure and children's sections. No advertising for alcoholic drinks can be shown on television between 8 and 10pm.