ROME -- Milan has introduced new plans to tackle wild nightlife, with measures prohibiting the sale of alcohol and more in 12 areas of the city. The new legislation, which was endorsed by the mayor, Giuseppe Sala, will come into place from midnight 3 May until 1 June between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00. 

The ban will forbid “all types of neighbourhood establishments, medium and large scale structures, commercial activities, take-away artisans, public establishments, vending machines, street vending and street food sales or transfer for any reason, even free of charge, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in bottles and glass containers or cans.”

  These plans do not, however, prohibit the sale of beverages in paper or plastic containers, with the use of glass only permitted inside the premises or the exterior table service. 

  The ban has raised some questions about the legality of certain activities, such as eating gelato after midnight while walking in the city centre, due to the anti-takeaway warrant. City councillor for Security, Marco Granelli clarified that the ordinance would primarily focus on drinks and alcohol in particular.  

  The areas affected will span from the Arco della Pace to the Darsena area, including Navigli, Ticinese, Gae Aulenti, Garibaldi and Brera, Bicocca, the 5 Vie, Politecnico, via Sarpi and via Melzo. 

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