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[Gibraltar] Parliament unanimous on smoking ban October 1

The Gibraltar Parliament yesterday unanimously approved a law banning smoking in enclosed public places as from October 1. The legislation brings Gibraltar in line with many other countries in Europe and was wholeheartedly backed by both sides of the Pa
Gibraltar Chronicle (gi)
added Sep 22, 2012 07:28
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Should Utah ban smoking in cars to protect kids from dangers?

Public health » Lawmakers air bills to limit exposure to secondhand, thirdhand smoke.
Salt Lake Tribune
added Sep 20, 2012 07:37
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[Canada] Santa quits smoking

At least he has in a new Canadian version of Twas the Night Before Christmas edited "for the benefit of children of the 21st century" and released this month.
VANCOUVER 24 HOURS (ca)
added Sep 19, 2012 16:57
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[New York] Proposed St. Lawrence County law might also ban tobacco within 20 feet of bars, stores, restaurants, colleges

Ambiguity in St. Lawrence County’s proposed law tobacco law leaves questions with little time left for answers before a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the courthouse at 48 Court St.
North Country (NY) This Week
added Sep 18, 2012 01:16
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Should hookah bars remain open despite Washington's indoor smoking ban?

The lounges say they’re private clubs, not public venues, so the law doesn’t apply. They all charge some sort of membership fee, typically about $5. That defense doesn’t sway health officials, like Frank DiBiase of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Depart
KPLU 88.5 (Seattle, WA)
added Sep 18, 2012 00:12
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[Connecticut] READER SUBMITTED: No Ifs, Ands or Cigarette Butts: S&S Going Smoke-Free

Can going smoke-free make a company safer, cleaner, healthier and more productive? S&S Worldwide is about to find out. A 100 percent tobacco-free campus policy goes into effect Oct. 1.
Hartford (CT) Courant
added Sep 13, 2012 01:00
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[South Carolina] 3-3 vote means smoking ordinance remains intact

Greer City Council, by virtual of a 3-3 vote this evening, defeated an amended ordinance proposed by councilwoman Judy Albert that would have made all parks and recreations facilities tobacco-free.
Greer (SC) Today
added Sep 12, 2012 12:00
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[Australia, Canada, UK, USA] In real-world setting, anti-smoking aids help

A large new survey across four countries has found that smokers attempting to quit have considerably more success when they use nicotine patches or prescription medications than when they go it alone without anti-smoking aids.
Reuters
added Sep 5, 2012 16:44
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[Russia] State Duma may impose strong tobacco restrictions this Spring

The Health Ministry submitted to the government on Friday a draft law aimed at protecting the population against the negative effects of smoking. The bill, which stipulates a ban on the open sale of cigarettes and smoking in public places was submitted t
Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) (ru)
added Sep 4, 2012 17:50
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[Michigan] DEXTER: Council approves smoke-free parks policy, includes ban on e-cigarettes

The Dexter Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a tobacco-free parks policy, based on a recommendation from the Village Parks and Recreation Commission.
Heritage Newspapers
added Sep 4, 2012 12:01
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