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On [[May 16]], [[2007]], the [[United States of America|U.S.]] state of [[Minnesota]] passed the '''Freedom to Breathe Act'''. This act protects the public from hazardous secondhand smoke by banning smoking in public places. The ban took effect [[October 1]], [[2007]]. Minnesota is the 17th state to enforce a statewide smoking ban.<ref>{{cite web | title = Put 'Em Out: Minnesota Smoking Ban Kicks In Monday | publisher = WCCO | url = http://wcco.com/health/local_story_272145441.html | date = [[29 September]] [[2007]] | accessdate = 2007-10-22}}</ref> |
On [[May 16]], [[2007]], the [[United States of America|U.S.]] state of [[Minnesota]] passed the '''Freedom to Breathe Act'''. This act protects the public from hazardous secondhand smoke by banning smoking in public places. The ban took effect [[October 1]], [[2007]]. Minnesota is the 17th state to enforce a statewide smoking ban.<ref>{{cite web | title = Put 'Em Out: Minnesota Smoking Ban Kicks In Monday | publisher = WCCO | url = http://wcco.com/health/local_story_272145441.html | date = [[29 September]] [[2007]] | accessdate = 2007-10-22}}</ref> The original and major supporters of the 1975 regulations are very pleased to see the new doctrine pass through legislation and sign into law. <ref>{{cite web | title = Smoking ban takes effect | publisher = The Minnesota Daily| url = http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2007/10/02/72163623. | date = [[2 October]] [[2007]] | accessdate = 2007-10-23}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:34, 23 October 2007
The Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 is a piece of Minnesota legislation that restricts the act of smoking tobacco products in public places.
Contents of Act & Controversy
On May 16, 2007, the U.S. state of Minnesota passed the Freedom to Breathe Act. This act protects the public from hazardous secondhand smoke by banning smoking in public places. The ban took effect October 1, 2007. Minnesota is the 17th state to enforce a statewide smoking ban.[1] The original and major supporters of the 1975 regulations are very pleased to see the new doctrine pass through legislation and sign into law. [2]
Precedence
The Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act took in effect 1975. [3] The purpose of this act was to enforce the “protection of the public health.” It prohibited smoking in areas where children, ill or injured are present. This first Minnesota act also limited smoking indoor at public places and private meetings.
See also
References
- ^ "Put 'Em Out: Minnesota Smoking Ban Kicks In Monday". WCCO. 29 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Smoking ban takes effect". The Minnesota Daily. 2 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act". Minnesota Department of Health. 1975. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
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