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Smokefree Lists, Maps, and Data - 1/2/13

1) U.S. 100% Smokefree Laws in Workplaces AND Restaurants AND Bars 2) Municipalities with Local 100% Smokefree Laws 3) Overview List - How Many Smokefree Laws? 4) Summary List of U.S. Population Protected by 100% Smokefree State/Local Laws
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR)
added Mar 15, 2013 13:17
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[Wyoming] Smoking Ordinance FAQ

Q1. When does the ordinance go into effect? Answer: September 1, 2012. Q2. Will I get a chance to vote on the Ordinance change? Answer: No.
City of Casper, WY
added Mar 14, 2013 07:08
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[Washington] Hookah lounge can’t allow indoor smoking

On Feb. 26, following a two-day trial in Snohomish County Superior Court, downtown Everett’s Hideout Hookah Lounge, also known as the Wetmore Café, was ordered to comply with the law by prohibiting indoor smoking by its patrons. In addition, the court le
Snohomish Health District
added Mar 12, 2013 08:37
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[Thailand] Warning images on cigarette packages to be amplified

According to Public Health Minister Pradit Sintavanarong, the ministry is now drafting the Health Ministry's announcement on cigarette packaging, which will require manufacturers to print, in four colors, health warnings on both sides of cigarette packag
National News Bureau of Thailand (th)
added Mar 12, 2013 06:46
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[UK] Lords gather evidence on the proposed revision to the Tobacco Products Directive

The House of Lords Home Affairs, Health and Education EU Sub-Committee will be conducting enhanced scrutiny of the EU’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Products Directive on Wednesday 6 March.
United Kingdom Parliament (uk)
added Mar 7, 2013 14:42
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FDA and NIH Study: Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health

In October 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a new national study called the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study. The PATH study will monitor and measure why peopl
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
added Mar 7, 2013 13:55
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[Hong Kong] Customs cracks illicit cigarette distribution case in Hung Hom

Hong Kong Customs today (March 5) cracked an illicit cigarette distribution case in Hung Hom. A total of two million sticks of illicit cigarettes packed in 166 carton boxes were seized. The total value of the illicit cigarettes was about $5 million with a
7thSpace Interactive (portal)
added Mar 7, 2013 04:17
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[California] Update to the Guide to Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Program January 2012

NOTE: State law allowing changes in smoking policy largely inapplicable in Berkeley. A new state law, Civil Code section 1947.5, allows landlords to ban smoking in residential dwellings, even if previously allowed. However, this law does not preempt loc
City of Berkeley
added Mar 5, 2013 10:50
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[California] RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting

Update, discussion and possible action regarding efforts to draft a proposed Smoke-Free Housing Ordinance in response to the January 31, 2012 City Council referral requesting the Community Health Commission and Rent Stabilization Board analyze a potential
City of Berkeley
added Mar 5, 2013 10:45
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[California] Smoking Pollution Program

The Smoking Program is mandated by State law and the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC). Monitoring of food facilities occurs as a proactive measure to ensure compliance. Requests for service are also investigated to help control smoking violations. All fi
City of Berkeley
added Mar 5, 2013 10:31
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