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Smoking in cafes will be allowed again, if basic requirements are met.
Jump to full article: Southeast European Times, 2009-09-17
Author: Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 17/09
Intro: Croatia's pro-smoking lobby scored a victory last Thursday (September 10th), when parliament adopted an amendment to the controversial smoking ban. The amendment allows smokers to light up in designated sections in cafes, as long as they have a proper ventilation system, and post visible signs that warn of the dangers of smoking.
Restaurants, hospitals, schools, offices, and bars do not fall under the umbrella of the amendment, and smoking is still prohibited in those areas.
The amendment comes after an uprising of cafe and restaurant owners who claim their businesses have nearly collapsed since the law, one of the most restrictive smoking bans in Europe, was implemented in May. . . .
Relieved cafe owners hope the more liberal law will bring smokers back into their establishments.
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