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Jump to full article: The Royal Gazette (bm), 2006-09-29
Author: Matthew Taylor Chief Reporter
Intro: Government has refused to grant exemptions to bars which applied to opt out of the smoking ban which comes into full effect on Sunday.
Smokers caught lighting up in public face fines of up to $250 while employers can be fined $1,000.
Although the law was passed early this year, the six-month grace period on applying fines ends at 12 a.m. on Sunday.
Asked if officers were ready to monitor the clampdown, Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said: "The Bermuda Police Service enforces whatever the law is."
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