Problem
Birmingham, SC is a bustling town that houses a large university campus. The university board recently enacted some new regulations on smoking on campus, both indoors and outdoors. Students and faculty who wish to smoke must move at least 10 feet from any campus building or property. Consider the impact that this new policy has on students, faculty, staff, surrounding citizens, and surrounding businesses.
• Describe any ethical or legal impacts that the new smoking ban has on different people and groups. These can be both positive and negative impacts.
• Describe any unintended consequences that might come about as a result of the smoking ban.
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