When was smoking in restaurants banned

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We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Join the conversation Create account. Deborah Arnott, the chief executive of Ash Action on Smoking and Health , said the pavement bans were popular with most customers. People complain a lot that if they go outside, they have to sit among smokers.

Pro-smoking campaigners have said those who object should sit indoors. The interest in smoke-free pavements comes before the publication of the latest tobacco control plan by the government, which is expected later this year. Campaigners hope for tough new measures to control smoking and help people quit.

The city is appealing that decision. A week later, Bloomberg announced his plan to require shops to hide cigarettes and tobacco products from public view, arguing that would shield young people from marketing efforts. Some shop owners and cigarette manufacturers have criticized the plan as unnecessary extra regulation that would infringe the free speech provision of the U.