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Oregon Senate passes bill to ban smoking in cars with minors

The Senate passed a bill today that would ban smoking in a motor vehicle if a minor is present on a 19-10 vote. Those opposed to the bill were mostly Senate Republicans although one Democrat did vote against it.
Salem (OR) Statesman-Journal
added Mar 14, 2013 15:41
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[Oregon] Senate votes to outlaw smoking inside cars when children present

Adults who smoke in a car with a child could face hundreds of dollars in fines under a bill approved Wednesday in the Oregon Senate. If the House gives its approval and Gov. John Kitzhaber signs the bill, Oregon would join four other states with similar
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 14, 2013 15:17
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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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[Indiana] Businesses say they'll appeal judge's ruling on smoking ban

The restaurant and bar owners say they will head back to court to fight the decision. The owners say the law that went into effect last year is hurting their businesses and costing them dollars. The judge says the group did not prove any business losse
WXIN-TV Fox 59 (Indiannapolis, IN)
added Mar 14, 2013 09:42
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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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[India] Anti-tobacco Bill to be tabled as scheduled

Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today told the Assembly that the file concerning the proposed Bill on tobacco ban had not been lost as projected in a section of the media, and that it would be tabled in the ongoing Budget session of the Assembly itsel
Assam Tribune (in)
added Mar 14, 2013 08:09
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