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[Canada] Smoking ban exemption for First Nations

The Penticton council has amended the smoking regulation bylaw in progress to include an exemption for the traditional First Nations cultural use of tobacco in aboriginal ceremonies. ... On March 4, the council gave the first three readings to the bylaw
First Perspective (ca)
added Apr 19, 2013 13:51
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Law would allow some easing of Michigan's smoking ban

A bill is being introduced in the Michigan House that would make some changes to the state's smoking ban to allow for a little more leeway in how restaurants, bars, and private clubs can operate. State Representative Doug Geiss says that the ban we have
WKZO 590 AM (Kalamazoo, MI)
added Apr 19, 2013 13:40
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[Missouri] Voters Will Decide Fate of St. Joseph Smoking Ban

St. Joseph's proposed smoking ban will once again get public comment. This time it will likely come on election day as the measure gets placed in voters hands. But it was far from a unanimous decision.
KQTV St.JoeChannel (St. Joseph, MO)
added Apr 18, 2013 16:54
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Protection from secondhand smoke in countries belonging to the WHO European Region: an assessment of legislation

Nine years after the adoption of the WHO FCTC there are still legal formulas in which smoking is allowed in several facilities, through the inclusion of separated areas, ventilated areas and other conditions. Tobacco control efforts still face the challen
Tobacco Control
added Apr 18, 2013 11:15
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[Wyoming] Casper smoking ban amendments pass first reading

Amendments that would allow smoking in bars and other adult-oriented establishments in Casper passed their first hurdle Tuesday with a narrow 5-4 City Council vote.
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added Apr 17, 2013 14:33
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[Wyoming] Amended Smoking Ban Update

People for and against the amended smoking ban took the podium three minutes at a time and pleaded their cases to the council. At the end of the night council voted 5-4 in favor of passing the amended smoking ban ordinance to it's second public hearing.
KTWO (K2) (Casper, WY)
added Apr 17, 2013 14:29
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[Wyoming] First vote and public hearing set for Casper smoking ordinance

will be held at Tuesday's city council meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 200 N. David St. The council has informally agreed to lift the ban for taverns, lounges and bars. Private clubs will be exempt when not open to the public, and smoking will be allowed
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added Apr 16, 2013 01:57
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[UK] Attack of the vapers: why electronic cigarettes are on the rise

New research shows electronic cigarettes are one of the most effective ways to quit smoking — and in pubs across London everyone is lighting up. Richard Godwin on the cult of e-fags
London Evening Standard (uk)
added Apr 15, 2013 07:10
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[Indiana] EDITORIAL: Smoke ban should pass

It's too bad Indiana lawmakers tacked so many exemptions to the statewide smoking ban during last year's legislative session. Nevertheless, the law -- in effect since July 1 -- represents a step forward for the health of all Hoosiers.
Kokomo (IN) Tribune
added Apr 15, 2013 06:47
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[Florida] Holy e-smokes! Some businesses allow vaping cigarettes in workplace

With the growing trend of electronic cigarettes, a few Southwest Florida businesses are allowing vaping in the workplace. Safety Harbour Insurance Inc., which serves Lee and Collier counties, allows its employees to e-puff away at work. “We absolutely l
Naples (FL) Daily News
added Apr 14, 2013 13:24
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