Guess what I found out today. New law bans smoking indoors in Lebanon. Surprised?? I was. Will it work this time? Are they going to be serious about this? Or is it going to be like every other law? Like seatbelts.. speeding.. jaywalking (even though I'm not sure it's a law but it definitely should be).. no parking.. double parking.. taxi stops not sure that's a law either but I'm pretty sure everyone would agree with me when I say it should be enforced along with mopeds not having any restrictions when it comes to traffic signs) . Anyway, here's the article on the Daily Star that I found:
As for the song selection.. don't mind the irony in the title..
Excited,
Bambi
Parliament endorsed a law banning smoking in all enclosed public places, including restaurants, bars, cafes and offices during its legislative session Wednesday.
The law makes tobacco advertising and promotion illegal, including billboards, magazine ads as well as tobacco company sponsorship of events and concerts. The bill also calls for a pictorial warning of the dangers of smoking covering 40 percent of each pack.
The law imposes fines on individual smokers who violate the smoking ban. Hotels are allowed to set aside 10 to 20 percent of their room for smokers. Companies now have a set period in which to implement the new policies.
Lebanon has been obligated to pass tobacco control legislation since the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which the country signed, entered into force in 2005.Interesting no? Wish us luck! Even though I am a smoker myself, I'm looking forward to coming back home without the stench of tobacco in my hair and clothes.
As for the song selection.. don't mind the irony in the title..
Excited,
Bambi
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