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Scott County backs smoking ban  

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-04-30

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Public buildings in Scott County will be smoke-free on June 1.

The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on April 21 to ban all tobacco products from county facilities, citing a savings of 3 percent in health insurance premiums and the desire to improve employees' health.

Officials said the county could see approximately $20,000 per year saved.

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