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Maine's anti-smoking law for cars kicks in; 1st violators to get warnings 

Jump to full article: Canadian Press, 2008-08-31

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On Monday, Maine joins other U.S. states and Canadian provinces that have made it illegal to smoke in a car while children are present.

But for the first year the law's in effect, violators will only get warnings.

A law passed by the state legislature earlier this year outlaws smoking in cars while youths under 16 are present.

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