No. Vaping with minors in a car is prohibited under Colombia’s 2026 Ley Antitabaco amendments, enforced by the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA). Violations risk fines up to 5,000 UVT (~$200,000 COP) and parental liability for child exposure.
Key Regulations for Vaping in a Car with Kids in Colombia
- Prohibition in Enclosed Spaces: Decree 1956 of 2026 explicitly bans vaping in vehicles when minors under 18 are present, classifying it as secondhand aerosol exposure.
- INVIMA Enforcement: The agency monitors compliance via random inspections, targeting public and private vehicles, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses.
- Parental Liability: Parents or guardians allowing vaping in a car with kids face administrative sanctions under Ley 1335 de 2009, which holds caregivers accountable for child endangerment.
Non-compliance triggers administrative proceedings through municipal health secretariats, which may suspend driver’s licenses in severe cases. The 2026 amendments align Colombia with WHO FCTC guidelines, expanding restrictions beyond traditional tobacco to include nicotine delivery systems. Local jurisdictions (e.g., Bogotá’s Secretaría Distrital de Salud) conduct targeted campaigns, emphasizing zero-tolerance for child exposure.