Tobacco companies have also had to deal with laws restricting smoking in public places in some states.

A vast majority of the public supports restricting smoking in various outdoor settings.

The industry in recent years has seen a proliferation of laws restricting smoking in public places.

California is the first state to so thoroughly restrict smoking.

The law, which restricts indoor smoking, was a model for similar laws across the country.

A1 A cigarette company is striking back against moves to restrict smoking.

That action came as new Federal rules went into effect restricting smoking in Government buildings nationwide.

But those minding Europe's purse strings may have economic reasons not to restrict smoking.

Last month the Virginia Legislature passed laws restricting smoking in public places.

The move was the first unified effort by the industry to prevent governmental agencies from restricting smoking in public places.