Smoking In The Workplace - The European Prospective
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Smoking In The Workplace - The European Prospective Perhaps the most talked about legislative initiatives in recent times is the Public Health (Tobacco) Bill 2003. Its proposed effect has been described as draconian by the Vintner's Association and welcomed by the Anti-Smoking Lobby. Section 15 of the Bill, which amends Section 47 of the Public Health Tobacco Act 2002, allows the Minister of Health: (1) For the purposes of reducing the risk to and protecting the health of persons, the Minister may, by regulations, prohibit or restrict the smoking of tobacco products in- All or part of a licensed premises, registered club, or place of work... 'The exemptions granted to date by the Minister will see an estimated 80,000 workers not enjoying the protection of the ban'1. Despite the public and media debate over the economic effect on licensed premises, tourism and enforcement of the ban, one issue which has not been talked...

