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Minister Says Geneva Smoking Reprieve Could Last Until 2011
Unger admitted cantonal politicians knew they were "running a slight legislative risk," but said they thought the public health argument and especially the "reasonable authorisation" served up by a referendum in which 80 percent of voters backed the ban were sufficient grounds.
Now, their haste to catch up with the many neighbours that have introduced smoking bans in public places appears to have backfired.
"Given the emotion surrounding the debate, parliament will not adopt the law for at least a year," he said.
With another referendum likely to follow, "the ban will not come into being once again before 2010, and more likely 2011," he said.
Staff and customers in Geneva's cafes said business was brisk on Tuesday evening after the let-off.
"There's no hiding from the fact that people are happy," said Remy, a worker in Les Brasseurs restaurant-bar.
"We should be able to choose between smoking and non-smoking areas," said smoker Milena in a Mexican bar.
Source-AFP
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