Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/09/01
By: Huang Li-yun and Evelyn Kao

Taipei, Sept. 1 (CNA) Taiwan began implementing a number of new government policies and measures Sunday, including a ban on smoking under covered walkways outside several convenience stores and coffee shop chains in New Taipei and Taipei.

Stores covered by the ban are 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK Mart, Simple Mart, Starbucks, 85°C, Louisa Coffee, Mr. Brown, Dante, Ikari, Barista, Cama, Crown & Fancy and Peter Better.

Under the ban, anyone caught smoking under these covered walkways in front of outlets of the 15 chains will be subject to fines ranging between NT$2,000 (US$63.8) and NT$10,000.

Also from Sunday, Taipei senior courtesy cards can be used at the city's 12 district sports centers.
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