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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 27 > Navajo tribe bans commercial tobacco

Navajo tribe bans commercial tobacco

By Sue Major Holmes / The Bulletin
July 27, 2008

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Navajo Nation Council has voted to ban smoking and chewing tobacco in public places on the vast reservation, including such outdoor venues as rodeos and fairs.

The council approved the ban on a vote of 42-27 Friday evening at the end of its weeklong summer....

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