U.N. Headquarters Imposes Smoking Ban

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U.N. Headquarters Imposes Smoking Ban

The United Nations, the last bastion for smokers in New York City, has officially banned smoking but some diplomats insist they still have the right to puff away.

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The United Nations, the last bastion for smokers in New York City, has officially banned smoking but some diplomats insist they still have the right to puff away.

A directive signed by Secretary-General Kofi Annan decreed that "no smoking shall be permitted in any of the United Nations premises at headquarters" starting Sept. 1, to eliminate the risks associated with secondhand smoke.

Denis Beissel, head of the U.N. Office of Human Resources Management, warned U.N. staff in a follow-up directive that anyone who smokes in the building could face "disciplinary action."

Last year, New York City adopted one of the toughest laws in the United States, prohibiting smoking in all offices and indoor public places. A statewide workplace smoking ban went into effect July 24. In addition to bars, restaurants and nightclubs, the state ended smoking in off-track betting parlors, bowling alleys and company cars.

Source: Agencies

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