Lexington, Kentucky-AP -- Tobacco is losing its influence -- even in the heart of tobacco country Those words from a former mayor of Lexington, Kentucky, as city officials pass a smoking ban that takes effect at the end of September North Carolina is first The vote drew praise from health advocates who say Kentucky has the nation's highest adult smoking rate Owners of area restaurants and bars fear that the ban will hurt business

Health Focus Tobacco-Rich Kentucky City Passes Smoking Ban The vote drew praise from health advocates who say Kentucky has the nation's highest adult smoking rate Meanwhile, a congressional report found the U S Agriculture Department has been conducting studies of foreign tobacco markets that are available to American tobacco companies Congress has banned the department from promoting the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products overseas since 1994 because of tobacco's effects on health

Murray Evans, Associated Press Published July 2, 2003 LEXINGTON, KY -- Leaders of Lexington, Ky , in the heart of the state's tobacco industry, voted Tuesday to ban smoking in most public buildings Exceptions to the ban include retail tobacco stores and warehouses, and indoor smoking areas in government buildings Lexington, Kentucky's second-largest city, is considered the hub of the burley tobacco belt

Smoking Ban In Tobacco Country LEXINGTON, Ky , July 2, 2003 (AP) Exceptions to the ban include retail tobacco stores and warehouses, and indoor smoking areas in government buildings Lexington, Kentucky's second-largest city, is considered the hub of the burley tobacco belt North Carolina primarily produces flue-cured tobacco New York City and Boston are among the major cities that recently have banned smoking in public places, and California and Delaware have put statewide bans in place

Last Updated: Wednesday, 2 July, 2003, 17:44 GMT 18:44 UK Tanzania bans public smoking Under the Tobacco Products (regulation) Act 2003 it is illegal to smoke inside public transport, hospitals, schools and many other public places Tobacco is a major foreign exchange earner and tobacco-growers have condemned the law The government will issue guidelines on sites where tobacco advertising can be placed Non-smokers The new law will also protect non-smokers and educate smokers on the importance of quitting smoking Caution

The Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky - Leaders of this city in the heart of Kentucky's tobacco industry voted Tuesday to ban smoking in most public buildings Exceptions to the ban include retail tobacco stores and warehouses, and indoor smoking areas in government buildings Lexington, Kentucky's second-largest city, is considered the hub of the burley tobacco belt North Carolina primarily produces flue-cured tobacco