The law would prohibit smoking in all indoor private or public areas used by citizens. Indoor smoking in the work place would also be banned, and areas used by the military and public servicemen would smoke-free. No smoking would be allowed on public transportation, in harbors, airports or recreational facilities. Shops and restaurants, and any establishment serving food or beverages would not allow smoking. The focus of the law is to reduce passive smoke.
Opposition is expressed from pro-tobacco groups.
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