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Governor SP sanctions on Thursday the smokefree law

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The governor of Sao Paulo, Jose Serra, sanctions on the afternoon of Thursday (7), during an event at the Cancer Institute of Sao Paulo, the bill that bans smoking in public facilities for collective use throughout the state, according Bandeirantes Palace. It will come into force 90 days after approval of the governor.

The Sao Paulo state legislators approved the design created by the state government on April 7, with 69 votes in favor and 18 against. The bill "prohibits the use of any smoking products, not derived or tobacco, in areas of collective use and creates smoke-free environments."

One of the three amendments approved requires the government to provide treatment in the public health system for smokers wishing to quit smoking. Another states that the law will come into force 90 days after its promulgation. And the third provides extensive educational campaign on the law before its entry into force.

The cigarette will be completely banned in bars, restaurants and workplaces. You can not even use smokehouses. Smokers may not smoke in any indoor or partially enclosed space which is the collective use, and no matter if the space is public or private.

It will only be allowed to smoke at home, in shops specializing in the sale of cigarettes and the like, tobacconists, and religious services in which the tobacco is part of the ritual.



Source: G1

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