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1/2/11

So long, smoke-filled tapas bars: Spain's smoking ban begins - by Susana Vera

Spain’s reign as the last Western European haven for smokers ended Sunday as a new law came into effect banning smoking in enclosed public places.

Those caught smoking indoors or even in some open spaces like playgrounds will now have to pay a 30 euro ($40) fine and as much as 100,000 euros ($134,000) after being caught three times. Restaurant and bar owners failing to impose the new law will pay between 60 euros ($80) and 100,000 euros for each violation.

For moreL So long, smoke-filled tapas bars: Spain's smoking ban begins - CSMonitor.com

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