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Ban doorway smoking, says activist Jeffers 

Anti-smoking activist Charles Jeffers has called for smoking to be banned near doorways. He says Bermuda should copy overseas examples such as California which in 2004 banned lighting up within 20 feet of a main entrance, exit, and operable window of all public buildings. His comments come as Health Minister Patrice Minors ruled out any exemptions to allow smoking in some bars, restaurants and offices under legislation that comes into effect on Sunday.

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