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• New Law Bans Smoking In Outdoor Dining Areas 

Jump to full article: WCSH-6 (Portland, ME), 2009-09-11
Author: Sarah Delage, Multimedia Journalist

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Beginning September 12th, smokers will not be able to light up when they are eating or drinking outside at restaurants.

The new state law bans smoking in outdoor dining areas. That includes restaurants, bars and snack bars. The law is modeled after Portland's smoke-free outdoor dining ordinance

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