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Puerto Rico Passes One of Nation's Strongest Smoke-Free Laws, Says Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids 

By signing into law one of the strongest smoke-free workplace laws in the United States, Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila today delivered a historic victory for public health and the public's right to breathe clean air. The new law covers all Puerto Rico workplaces and public buildings, including restaurants and bars, as well as cars carrying passengers younger than 13. Puerto Rico's leaders have taken appropriate action to protect workers and families from secondhand smoke, which is a proven cause of lung cancer, heart disease and other serious health hazards. No one should have to choose between a good job and good health.

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