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Local Government Denmark seeks extension on smoking ban as part of 500 million kroner health investment
Jump to full article: Copenhagen Post (dk), 2009-10-27
Intro: Smoking anywhere near educational institutions could be a thing of the past if Local Government Denmark (LGD) has its way.
The umbrella organisation for local councils nationwide has developed a preventative proposal, based on National Board of Health recommendations, to improve policies on smoking, drinking and health.
The national smoking ban presently has exceptions that allow for smoking inside single-person offices, dedicated smoking rooms and bars smaller in size than 40sqm.
LGD wants to see the complete ban on smoking in public council buildings extended to include outdoor areas of schools, nurseries and other areas where employees work with children.
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