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France bans smoking in most public areas

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The iconic image of a smoking Parisian is becoming a thing of the past as France has banned smoking in most public areas. Ramy Inocencio reports.

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  • France has banned smoking in most public areas, including beaches, parks, and near schools. 7s
  • Violators of the ban face fines of over $500. 15s
  • The majority of French citizens support the new anti-smoking law. 23s
  • Café terraces remain one of the last public places where smoking is allowed. 1m 18s
  • France aims for a smoke-free generation by 2032, with youth smoking rates already decreasing. 2m 19s
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