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Smoggy Mexico City Clears the Air Indoors With Smoking Restrictions
Jump to full article: AP, 2008-04-02
Author: E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Writer
Intro: A law banning smoking in virtually all public spaces in Mexico City -- exceptions include parks, soccer stadiums and outdoor seating areas -- goes into effect Thursday.
The owners of restaurant and bars, which can be fined or even closed if they ignore smoking in prohibited areas, are bristling at the regulations.
Daniel Loeza, vice president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Food Industry, said business owners do not want to police their clients.
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