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Owners divided on smoke-free bars  

Bars in Port of Spain are clamping down on smoking.

Customers were not allowed to 'light up' when the Express visited several bars in the downtown area yesterday.

Cigarettes, though, were still visible despite the law calling for them to be hidden.

The move from 'smoking allowed' to 'no smoking allowed' comes after Part III, Sections 1 to 9 of the Tobacco Control Act came into effect on February 17 prohibiting smoking in enclosed public places.

'I actually like it. I think this will help people stop smoking,' said a representative of Princess Casino on Independence Square, Port of Spain.

The casino used to be filled with smoke but, since the law, smokers are now being asked to step outside, he said.

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