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Originally published Monday, January 5, 2009 at 6:35 AM

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Washington could ban smoking in cars with children

Anti-smoking groups are rounding up sponsors for legislation that would outlaw smoking in vehicles when children are passengers.

OLYMPIA, Wash. —

Anti-smoking groups are rounding up sponsors for legislation that would outlaw smoking in vehicles when children are passengers.

A member of the Tobacco Advisory Board of Pierce County, Leonard Sanderson, told The Olympian the proposal would make it a secondary offense, meaning smoking drivers could be ticketed if they were pulled over for another offense, such as speeding.

Four other states have outlawed smoking in cars with children: California, Arkansas, Louisiana and Maine. A similar bill died in last year's session of the Washington Legislature.

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Information from: The Olympian, http://www.theolympian.com

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It's about time for this law as kids in car seats don't get the option to roll down the back window and are forced to get secondhand smoke.  Posted on January 5, 2009 at 7:21 AM by LurkerTroll. Jump to comment
I am so sick of new laws. Do people not have common sense? Does government have to do all my thinking for me? How easy this law could be...  Posted on January 5, 2009 at 8:33 PM by susiequestion. Jump to comment

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