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smoking policies
Dial 100 for Smoking Ban Violations in India
Public can now report smoking ban violations by dialing 100 in the south Indian city of Bangalore. The police will act on the complaint to trace the violators and fine them.
Australia Upholds Plain Cigarette Pack Law
An Australian court upheld a law that would make cigarette packages a drab olive green color and not feature any colorful logos or other branding.
Ban Smoking on Campuses, Say SUNY Officials
The State University New York Board of Trustees passed a resolution Tuesday in support of banning smoking on all SUNY campuses.
Smoking Ban in State Parks Snuffed Out
The word “prohibited” on the no smoking signs in New York’s state parks will actually mean “voluntarily” for at least the next few months.
Bloomberg Proposes Smoking Disclosure Policy
Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced a bill on Wednesday requiring landlords to disclose a smoking policy.
