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Jump to full article: Botswana Press Agency (BOPA), 2005-01-20
Intro: Ministry of Health has amended the Control of Smoking Act of 1992, so that it now totally bans smoking in public places, offices and public service vehicles.
The newly amended law now carries heavier penalties for violations and stricter enforcement mechanisms.
Chief health officer in the ministry , Setshwano Mokgweetsinyana, told Jwaneng full council meeting that the amendment of the Act was also intended to get rid of indiscriminate smoking in public places and protect non-smokers, unborn and breast feeding babies.
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