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• Tobacco law finally here 

Legislators have described as historic, last week's passage of a law that will ban smoking in many public places and place tougher restrictions on the promotion, sale and distribution of tobacco products.

Cigar smokers will still be able to smoke indoors under an exemption for cigar bars. Photo: James Dimond

After receiving unanimous approval in the Legislative Assembly, the bill will now go to Governor Stuart Jack for his assent.

Most parts of the bill are expected to come into force within six months of Mr. Jack signing off on the law, although Mr. Eden said he expects enforcement officers will give the public some leeway as they get used to the new anti-smoking regime.

"It's not about prosecuting people, it's about the health of the nation,

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