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Jump to full article: The Peninsula (qa), 2007-10-15
Intro: e National Health Authority (NHA) has launched a public campaign in a renewed bid to effectively implement the anti-smoking law in Qatar.
The health authorities in the country have been facing criticism from concerned circles for their alleged laxity in implementing Law No: 20 of 2002 concerning the control of tobacco and its derivates.
The Authority has now started deploying inspectors with judicial powers to check violations of the law, especially smoking in public places. It has also issued posters and brochures to inform the public about the relevant articles of the law.
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