No. Vaping indoors in Colombia is prohibited under national tobacco control laws, with local governments enforcing stricter indoor air quality regulations. The Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA) classify vaping as a tobacco-related product, subjecting it to the same smoking bans. Municipal ordinances, such as Bogotá’s Acuerdo 790 de 2020, explicitly extend these restrictions to vaping in enclosed public spaces.
Key Regulations for Vaping Indoors in Colombia
- National Tobacco Law (Ley 1335 de 2009): Prohibits smoking and vaping in all enclosed public spaces, including bars, restaurants, and workplaces, under Article 10. Violations may result in fines up to 1,500 minimum legal monthly wages.
- INVIMA Resolution 2018-0354: Classifies electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) as tobacco products, mandating health warnings and banning indoor use. Non-compliance risks product seizure.
- Local Ordinances (e.g., Medellín’s Acuerdo 066 de 2021): Municipalities impose additional restrictions, such as banning vaping in parks and near educational institutions. Enforcement varies by district.
Penalties for indoor vaping include administrative sanctions and potential criminal liability under public health codes. Businesses face closure for repeated violations. The 2026 draft of the Plan Nacional de Salud Pública may further tighten regulations, aligning with WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) guidelines.