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[Indiana] Legislature unlikely to toughen Ind. smoking ban

An extension of Indiana's statewide smoking ban to include bars is unlikely to happen this year, with legislators saying this week more time is needed to see the effects of the current ban. The exemption for bars is the largest of the loopholes included
AP - Associated Press
added Jan 19, 2013 18:00
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[Indiana] Businesses adapt to state smoking ban

Six months later, local businesses have adapted to the statewide no-smoking ban, according to Jeff Rea, president of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County. "It's been surprisingly quiet since its adoption," Rea said Tuesday.
South Bend (IN) Tribune
added Jan 11, 2013 08:59
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Groups create Tobacco Free Indiana coalition

A newly formed statewide coalition, Tobacco Free Indiana, will work to further decrease the state's smoking rate and continue fighting against efforts to weaken Indiana's smokefree law.
Indianapolis (IN) Star
added Jan 8, 2013 01:29
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[Indiana] Statewide smoking ban gets mixed reviews

Indiana's first statewide smoking ban is getting mixed reviews from business owners and customers six months after its restrictions took effect. The law, which took effect July 1, bans smoking in most public places and requires that people stand 8 feet f
AP - Associated Press
added Jan 7, 2013 15:41
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[Indiana] Six months in, state smoking ban has some fans, some critics

Restaurants with bars have an option. If they choose to allow only customers who are 21 or older, they can continue to permit smoking within the establishment. The bar must also not be within a business where smoking could affect other patrons, such as a
Merrillville (IN) Post-Tribune
added Jan 6, 2013 14:19
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Indiana's statewide smoking ban gets mixed reviews

But it has exceptions for bars, gambling facilities, cigar and hookah bars, tobacco retail stores and nonprofit private clubs such as fraternal and veterans organizations. While some customers are delighted with local bars that have gone smoke-free, some
Richmond (IN) Palladium-Item
added Jan 6, 2013 14:17
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3 former smokers win Indiana 'Quit Now' contest

Indiana's health commissioner is splitting $5,000 among three former smokers in reward for their quitting smoking. Mary Stackhouse of Kokomo won $2,500, Sean Terrell of Jasonville won $1,500 and Carla Reel of Lafayette won $1,000 for not smoking in Octob
AP - Associated Press
added Dec 24, 2012 17:10
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[Indiana] County repeals area smoking ban

Commissioners in Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis, voted unanimously this week to repeal the countywide ban, which had been slated to begin Jan. 5.
South Bend (IN) Tribune
added Dec 22, 2012 12:11
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[Indiana] CAWLEY: 'Smoke police' have been around since 2005 ($$)

I thought I had heard all the reasons opponents of the city’s anti-smoking ordinance put forth a few weeks back during the drawn-out debate on expanding the law to cover bars and private clubs.
Columbus (IN) Republic
added Dec 20, 2012 05:50
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[Indiana] Milton Commission passes smoking ban

Unanimous vote bans smoking in city-owned buildings
Madison (IN) Courier
added Dec 14, 2012 18:11
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