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A law which practically provides tobacco lovers against possibility to enjoy smoking even outside, at home or in automobile has been accepted in the Republic of South Africa.
Henceforth, any attempt to smoke standing closer the established distance from a window, ventilation hole, door or entrance to public place is considered an offence. The penalty will amount at 500 rand (more than $70).
Smokers won't be able to enjoy tobacco even being at their own home, in case it is also used as a room for day nursery, kindergarten or private/school lessons. And also in own automobile in case it transports a child younger than 12 years old.
Employers not managing to protect their nonsmoking officials from tobacco smoke are being mostly severe punished, they are charged 100 000 rand ($15 000). |
