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$50 Fine For Violators
Jump to full article: AP, 2008-08-31
Intro: Starting Monday, it'll be illegal in Maine to smoke in a car while children are present.
A law passed by the Legislature earlier this year is modeled after a Bangor ordinance. It's effective date is Monday.
Maine's statewide law outlaws smoking in cars while youths under 16 are present. The law authorizes $50 fines for violations -- but for the first year police may issue only warnings.
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