Jump to full article: The Independent Online (IOL) (za), 2009-09-01
Author: Shaun Smillie
Intro: It will be illegal from Friday to smoke in a car in which a child is a passenger, according to new smoking legislation gazetted in August.
And from Friday, restaurant and pub owners will face higher penalties if their patrons smoke outside designated, legal smoking areas.
The tobacco industry will also no longer be able to use covert forms of marketing to attract young smokers.
A common tactic, said National Council Against Smoking director Peter Ucko, was for cigarette companies to send reps to hand out cigarettes at clubs or parties.
The two amendments to the Tobacco Control Act also make it illegal for adults to smoke in premises used for childcare or schooling.
The law will also now control the substances that can be added to tobacco.
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