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[South Carolina] Loophole lets youths puff away on electronic cigarettes

A legal loophole allows South Carolina youths to possess a popular tobacco substitute, but the law soon could catch up with the trendy product. The South Carolina Youth Tobacco Law prohibits merchants from selling or giving anyone younger than 18 any to
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal
added Feb 10, 2013 21:36
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[Bangladesh] Health leaders warn that designated smoking areas threaten public health

Local and international experts warned this week that designated smoking areas in restaurants and workplaces, as allowed in Bangladesh’s proposed Bill for Amending Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005, will threaten the health of citizen
Asian Tribune
added Jan 26, 2013 05:14
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Businesses find loopholes in South Dakota law banning smoking

Two years after taking effect places like Ike's Bingo, in North Sioux City, have cut a long hole in wall that's covered by a soffit. Smoker's are happy because they don't have to go outside, and it's legal. Some lawmakers blame loose wording for the loo
KTIV TV Channel 4 (Sioux City, IA)
added Jan 23, 2013 02:56
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[Texas] City works to spread word about smoking ban

It’s April 17. Denton’s smoking ban officially goes into effect 120 days after it was passed, according to city spokeswoman Lindsey Baker. The city staff is talking about how to get the word out to area businesses, some of which may not realize they a
Denton (TX) Record-Chronicle
added Jan 7, 2013 05:16
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[Massachusetts] Health board considers revising tobacco policy

The Sharon Board of Health discussed draft regulations Dec. 17 aimed at raising the legal age to buy tobacco products in town. Members also talked about whether Sharon could legally ban the use of tobacco in private clubs, such as fraternal organizations
Boston (MA) Globe
added Jan 6, 2013 14:32
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[Indiana] Six months in, state smoking ban has some fans, some critics

Restaurants with bars have an option. If they choose to allow only customers who are 21 or older, they can continue to permit smoking within the establishment. The bar must also not be within a business where smoking could affect other patrons, such as a
Merrillville (IN) Post-Tribune
added Jan 6, 2013 14:19
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Bulgarian Parliamentary Committee to Vote on Smoking Ban Amendments

Bulgaria's Parliamentary Economic Committee will vote Tuesday at a closed-doors session on the abolition of the full indoor smoking ban. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency
Novinite.com (bg)
added Dec 18, 2012 02:48
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ForUm Non-smoking Ukraine: fun without tobacco smoke

According to lawyer Taras Shevchenko, this bans applies to all types of cigarettes, including electronic cigarettes and water pipes. In fact, the law does not speak about cigarettes in particular, but about tobacco products in general, which includes smo
ForUm (www.for-ua.com) (ua)
added Dec 17, 2012 16:35
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[Alabama] Mobile City Council approves far-reaching smoking ban that excludes bars (Update)

The Mobile City Council today unanimously approved a ban on smoking in most public places -- including restaurants while excluding bars -- after weeks of debate
Mobile (AL) Press-Register
added Aug 22, 2012 14:03
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[Spain] EuroVegas smoking law leniency 'worries' European Commission

SPECULATION that smoking laws may be relaxed to allow customers to light up in the planned EuroVegas complex in order to maximise trade have caused 'concern' within the European Union.
ThinkSpain.com (es)
added Aug 14, 2012 20:58
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