Jump to full article: Trinidad Express (tt), 2010-02-21
Author: Joel Julien
Intro: It has long been the complaint of non-smokers that they are often left with smoke-filled clothing after a night out clubbing. But this problem has now gone up in smoke.
Since February 17, Part III and Sections 1 to 9 of the Tobacco Control Act have come into effect in this country. Included in the Part III of the new legislation is Section 12 of the Act which prohibits smoking in enclosed public areas, including bars, clubs, casinos and poolhalls.
Friday nights have always been known as a popular night for partying so this Friday was the first true test of the new legislation.
The Sunday Express hit the streets on Friday night to see exactly how the new law had affected smokers and clubbing in general.
For bar patrons the problem was easily rectified-patrons just walked outside when the tobacco urge kicked in.
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