A law that took effect Monday bans smoking in most public places and orders smokers to stand at least six feet (1.83 meters) away from nonsmokers in any open space, reports the Associated Press.
Smoking is now banned in public buildings, offices, supermarkets and malls, bars, discotheques, hotels, gyms, public parking lots and public transportation.
It also allows family members or visitors to call in the police on people who smoke at home.
The law also outlaws all advertising for tobacco products and requires photos of lungs affected by cancer to be placed on cigarette packs. Tobacco and cigarette companies have 60 days to comply with both requirements. (pi)
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