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Ky. universities start new smoking bans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s two largest universities are implementing new rules this week that drastically reduce cigarette smoking to create healthier campuses.
The University of Kentucky is banning all tobacco products anywhere on campus and the University of Louisville is restricting smokers to designated areas starting Thursday.
The Courier-Journal reported that both universities are providing students and faculty with support, such as free nicotine patches or gum and smoking cessation classes.
The University of Kentucky has been planning the ban for 11 months and the University of Louisville has plans for a complete ban to start by next November.
