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August Brings Local Smoke-Free Wins Across The Country
October 1, 2010
The end of summer brought a great string of success for helping ensure that all Americans get to work in smoke-free environments.
8/3/10
In South Carolina, the towns of Chapin and Chesnee passed comprehensive smoke-free laws, bringing to 37 the total number of ordinances passed in South Carolina, including seven this year.
8/20/10
In Texas, San Antonio was the last of the stateÈs major cities to pass a comprehensive smoke-free law, joining Houston, Dallas and Austin.ξ Their new law goes into effect in August 2011.
8/26/10
The city of Savannah, Georgia passed an ordinance covering 100% of workplaces.ξ Their law goes into effect on January 1, 2011.
8/24/10
In North Dakota, the Bismarck City Council passed a law that covers all workplaces, restaurants and bars.ξ Their law takes effect on November 1, 2010.
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