Jump to full article: Cayman Net News (ky), 2008-07-21
Author: Karen Clarke
Intro: About 16 months after the draft Tobacco Bill was brought before the Legislative Assembly (LA), it is still not clear when anti-smoking legistration will be introduced to the Cayman Islands.
The draft Tobacco Bill 2007, which amongst other things seeks to prohibit both the promotion of tobacco products and smoking in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, was brought before the LA in March 2007.
In response to a request from Cayman Net News seeking clarification on the progress of the bill, the Ministry of Health issued the following statement:
"The Ministry is currently reviewing what is hoped will be the final draft, having taken representations from a variety of sources. In keeping with the Ministry's vision of 'Optimal Well Being for All', the Tobacco Bill remains a top priority."
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