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Searching for a law that prohibits smoking in Texas

Community coalitions united under the organization "Smoke Free Texas' are lobbying in Austin to pass a statewide law that bans smoking in bars and restaurants.
Laredo (TX) Sun
added Mar 14, 2013 15:16
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[UK] Shisha lounge in city falls foul of smoking legislation

An operator of a Shisha lounge in Peterborough has been fined for failing to stop customers smoking in a shelter too enclosed for such an activity. Abdul Raymond (34), manager of Arabian Nights, in Lincoln Road, pleaded guilty to committing the offence
Peterboroughnow (Evening Telegraph) (uk)
added Mar 14, 2013 15:14
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[Maine] Cape Elizabeth bans ‘filthy, vile habit’ of chew tobacco for town employees at work

Chewing tobacco is now outlawed for town employees during work, after complaints it is a “filthy, vile habit.” Under the ban, town employees can no longer chew tobacco in town-owned vehicles or buildings. Visitors are also barred from chewing in town bui
Bangor (ME) Daily News
added Mar 14, 2013 15:04
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[UK] LETTER: Disgusting smoking policy operates near Scunthorpe General Hospital

AFTER having to visit my father-in-law over the last 10 days in Scunthorpe Hospital I am absolutely disgusted with its smoking policy. It clearly states smoking is not allowed in the hospital grounds, so why do you have to walk through a giant ashtray t
Scunthorpe Telegraph (uk)
added Mar 14, 2013 14:29
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[Uae] Parents seek smoking ban in cars with children

Parents across the UAE have expressed their hopes that a by-law banning smoking in cars in the presence of children 12 years and younger will soon be passed.
Gulf News (ae)
added Mar 14, 2013 09:44
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[Oklahoma] Senate advances bill to let cities, counties ban smoking on their properties

The state Senate passed a measure Wednesday that would allow cities and counties to ban smoking on properties they own or operate. Senate Bill 501 by Sen. Frank Simpson, R-Ardmore, heads to the House for consideration after securing Senate approval by a
Tulsa (OK) World
added Mar 14, 2013 09:24
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[UK] Owners of Bradford shisha lounge fined £5500 on national No Smoking Day

Asif Afsar and Muneib Bhatti, of the Unit 16 Gaming Lounge, Richmond Road, not in court for sentencing
Bradford Telegraph and Argus (uk)
added Mar 14, 2013 07:39
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[West Virginia] Lewis Board of Health again votes to delay expansion of smoking ban ($$)

But Law and other board members agreed to wait despite having a quorum present at the board of health meeting. They wanted Steve Casto, another board member, to be present, and time for a yet-to-be-appointed member to review the draft.
Clarksburg (WV) Exponent Telegram
added Mar 14, 2013 07:36
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[Oklahoma] Senate advances bill to let cities, counties ban smoking on their properties

The state Senate passed a measure Wednesday that would allow cities and counties to ban smoking on properties they own or operate. Senate Bill 501 by Sen. Frank Simpson, R-Ardmore, heads to the House for consideration after securing Senate approval by a
Tulsa (OK) World
added Mar 14, 2013 07:32
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[India] Anti-smokeless tobacco bill to be tabled in assembly

The anti-smokeless tobacco bill, which was to be tabled in the ongoing budget session of the legislative assembly but missed the official deadline, may be passed in the house if the cabinet clears it immediately.
Times of India
added Mar 14, 2013 07:30
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