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Jump to full article: AP, 2007-03-17
Author: Associated Press
Intro: The city of Aberdeen's smoking ban in public buildings will take effect April 15.
The ordinance bans smoking in "all public places" in Aberdeen, including "bars, bingos, childcare facilities, all city buildings, hotels, indoor shopping malls, restaurants and polling places," said Aberdeen City Clerk Jackie Benson.
Benson said smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of building entrances.
The ban was approved by aldermen Feb. 20, with Mayor Cecil Belle casting a tie-breaking vote.
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