A bill banning smoking in workplaces and public areas in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has passed another hurdle and is now on its way to the Governor's office for approval.
The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate last week.
The Saipan Tribune reports it has now been passed in the House.
The smoke free bill bans smoking in all work and public places but bars, private residences, retail tobacco stores, and hotels do not come under the legislation.
