Federalism sets tone for smoking rules
Just where and when a person can smoke is set out in Swiss legislation. But under Switzerland's federal structure, each canton is also free to impose tighter rules, especially for cafés and restaurants.
This content was published on September 13, 2012 - 11:00
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