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Tobacco smoke pollution in the ‘non-smoking’ sections of selected popular restaurants in Pretoria, South Africa

the enabling legislation provided for a ban in smoking in public places, but also gave the Minister of Health powers to permit smoking in a prescribed portion of a public place. The Minister at that time exercised these powers.
Tobacco Control
added Dec 12, 2012 16:22
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[Washington] Pot welcomed in private smoking club

For a $10 fee, you can join Friends of Frankie's, a private club on the second floor run by volunteers. The space is designed for those who want to smoke cigarettes inside despite a ban on tobacco smoking in bars statewide.
KIRO/SeattleInsider.com Channel 7
added Dec 8, 2012 08:49
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[North Dakota] Patrons still lighting up at JT Cigarro

JT Cigarro plans to keep puffing with ban ‘loophole’
Fargo (ND) InForum
added Dec 7, 2012 12:34
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[Australia] Crown staff forced to passively smoke

According to the Department of Health, the international room must meet specific ventilation standards in order to allow smoking. Now Pearl Room staff are taking a stand, no longer willing to put their health on the line.
WAtoday.com.au (au)
added Nov 27, 2012 07:04
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[Colorado] EDITORIAL: Smoking ban

The city’s proposed ordinance makes no sense if Hillcrest Golf Course is exempt
Durango (CO) Herald
added Nov 14, 2012 13:18
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[Indiana] Smoking ban sponsor doesn't like lawsuit deal

A deal struck by the Indiana attorney general's office to dismiss a legal challenge to the state's new smoking restrictions law doesn't square with the law's intent, its main sponsor said Friday. An American Legion post in northeast Indiana agreed this w
AP - Associated Press
added Oct 20, 2012 19:26
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[Lebanon] Hezbollah bloc to oppose any changes to smoking law: Qassem

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem described the recent implementation of a smoking ban in public places as a great accomplishment and said his bloc would refuse any amendments to the legislation. “We support the implementation of the
Beirut Daily Star (lb)
added Oct 19, 2012 09:03
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[California] Corporate tax hike campaign criticizes tobacco exemption

A well-financed initiative campaign for a corporate tax change similar to one being negotiated in the Capitol suggested Friday night that it may continue seeking voter approval if lawmakers grant an exemption for tobacco firms.
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Sep 1, 2012 11:59
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[Australia] Gaming areas escape smoking bans

the State Government in NSW has confirmed new smoking bans will not affect outdoor gaming areas. The new legislation, passed in NSW Parliament on Tuesday night, will ban smoking in outdoor areas such as bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks, swimming po
The Shout (au)
added Aug 17, 2012 12:29
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[Missouri] Petitions filed to put smoking ban with exemptions on ballot in St. Charles County

A petition drive largely financed by Ameristar Casino turned in signatures Wednesday aimed at spurring a countywide vote in November on a smoking ban that would exempt the casino and many bars and restaurants.
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added Aug 9, 2012 13:10
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