With a proposed $2000 fine for offenders, councils are finally acknowledging what we have all known, the harmful effects of secondhand smoke from cigarettes.

One thing I find amazing about this story is that by introducing the 5 meter smoking ban, the council is acknowledging that cigarette smoke can travel in a horizontal plan. This second smoke is also dangerous to children but to any person within close proximity to a smoker, be it at a childrens playground, a pub, restaurant, cafe or any other public space.

This really needs to be extended to all public space whether outside or in, including open areas in restaurants & pubs.

Well done Moreland Council:)))

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 at 2:12 pm by Andrew Talati and is filed under News.

Tags: Government Policy, Health Concerns

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