Net cafes worst offenders undersmoking ban

SHANGHAI - Internet cafes and other entertainment venues are the worst places for implementing the city's smoking ban in public places, according to a new report.

The report, released by Shanghai municipal people's congress, the city's legislative body, on Monday, assessed the implementation and main results of the city's first anti-smoking law, which came into effect in March 2010.

According to the municipal's regulation on smoking control in public places, a total of 16 types of public venues - including hospitals, schools, bars, restaurants and hotels - are required to establish designated non-smoking areas and put up signs against smoking.