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Isle of Man | 'No concern' over smoke free laws 

Jump to full article: BBC Online, 2008-03-25

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Businesses in the Isle of Man should not be unduly concerned about the imminent smoking ban, a hospitality industry leader says.

The ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces and workplaces comes into force in the early hours of Sunday.

Anyone flouting the ban could face a fine of up to �5,000.

But Theo Fleurbaay, chairman of the Manx Hospitality Partnership, said smoking bans in some countries had not had a poor effect on trade.

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