Governor Fashola has signed the No Smoking in Public Places bill into law. It is now illegal to smoke in a car park, beer parlor,,nurseries or ant facility used for the care of Children in Lagos State. According to the law,people who smoke in public places will risk a 3 year Jail term. Owners of Establishments are mandated must also put a "No Smoking" sign around their property or face 6 months Imprisonment or N100,000 fine.
Corporate Organisations that do not place the Non-smoking sign within its premises will be liable to N250,000 fine.
Anyone who smokes in the presence of a child will be liable to N15,000 or 1 month jail term.
What do you think, Should other states follow the steps of Lagos State?
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