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Smoke 'Em Out

Reason Staff | 4.20.2007 3:56 AM

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The British government is training about 1,200 local officials to enforce new anti-smoking rules. These workers will be able to enter bars and restaurants undercover, film and photograph people, issue immediate 50-ound fines to those they see smoking and bring charges against establishments that allow smoking.

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