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Oregon Will Forbid Smoking When Kids are in the Car

Gov. John Kitzhaber will sign Senate Bill 444, which expands the state’s smoke-free zones to include private automobiles that carry children. Police will only be able to cite motorists who allegedly violate another traffic law.
The Lund Report
added Jun 5, 2013 10:05
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[UK] 90% of South West homes are smoke-free

NEW figures have revealed almost 90% of homes in the South West are smoke-free. The latest figures, published as part of the Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign, show 87% of homes in the region are smoke free – up from 78% just two years ago.
This is the West (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 09:01
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[Jamaica] Ferguson repeats anti-tobacco Bill promise

THE draft anti-tobacco Bill — which, among other things, will ban smoking in public places — is to go before Parliament shortly, Health Minister Fenton Ferguson said on Friday.
Jamaica Observer (jm)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:37
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Smoking ban widely expected to be ignored in Russia

Lack of police control is cited as one of the reasons why Russia’s efforts to limit smoking in public spaces will likely have little effect on the habits of its citizens.
Russia Beyond The Headlines (Rossiyskaya gazeta) (ru)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:36
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[Russia] Smoking Ban Met With Skepticism

Most smokers interviewed say the ban is unlikely to be strictly implemented and that authorities themselves will disregard the rules. The law, developed by the Health Ministry and signed in February by President Vladimir Putin, was designed to put a den
Moscow Times
added Jun 5, 2013 07:26
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[UK] Hospital smoking shelters - FOR AND AGAINST

BOSSES from the Royal Bolton are asking you whether new smoking shelters should be built at the hospital. Although smoking in the hospital grounds is prohibited, it is virtually impossible to enforce, as it is not underpinned by the law.
This is Bolton / Bolton Evening News (BEN) (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 00:13
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[Asia, Qatar] More than QR375,000 in fines for smoking violations

The Supreme Council of Health (SCH)’s Tobacco Inspection units last year raked in a total of QR376,500 in fines from tobacco law violators, the SCH Annual Report 2012 reveals.
Gulf Times (qa)
added Jun 4, 2013 17:10
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[UK] Consultant backs move to protect children from second-hand smoke in cars

A CONSULTANT from a North-East hospital trust has backed a new national campaign to discourage smoking when children are in cars.
Northern Echo (Darlington, UK)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:44
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[UK] New campaign hammers out stark warning over impact of second-hand smoking on St Helens children (From St Helens Star)

Today (Tuesday, June 4) a new Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign aims to highlight the hazards second-hand smoke can cause in enclosed spaces. St Helens Council is to reinforce national TV and radio adverts that show smoking by a window or the backdoor i
St Helens Star (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:24
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[Malaysia] Dr Jerip lauds stricter anti-smoking initiatives

The stricter measures introduced by the Health Ministry to discourage smoking will help to promote a healthier environment, decrease second-hand smoke which is hazardous to non-smokers, and reduce the number of Malaysian smokers.
Borneo Post (my)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:20
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