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NC Officials Could Stiffen Anti-Smoking Laws  

Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2009-03-17
Author: The Associated Press, NBC17, 1 hour, 25 minutes ago

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A proposed law banning smoking in North Carolina bars, restaurants and other public places has lenient penalties, but allows local governments to impose tougher enforcement if they choose.

The bill discussed in a House committee Tuesday would ban smoking in enclosed public places, including workplaces.

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