Lewiston, Maine Bans Smoking in Parks
Smoking in the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities of Lewiston is a thing of the past, as this week the city council unanimously approved an…
Franklin, N.H. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21, Bans Tobacco Use in Parks
At its most recent meeting, the Franklin City Council approved a pair of anti-tobacco ordinances, raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old…
Crawfordsville, Ind. Bans Smoking in Parks
At its meeting on Monday, the Crawfordsville Common Council passed a proposal to ban smoking at all city parks that will go into effect immediately…
New Britain, Conn. Bans Smoking in Parks and City-Owned Properties
At its meeting on Wednesday, New Britain’s Common Council passed a ban on the use of tobacco in all forms—including e-cigarettes—as well as the use…
Michigan Legislators Introduce Beach Smoking Ban Bills
A pair of Michigan legislators have introduced bills into the legislature that seek to ban smoking on any state-owned beaches. On Tuesday, HB 4936 was…
California State Assembly Approves Beaches and Parks Smoking Ban (Update)
The California State Legislature has once again passed a bill that seeks to ban smoking within state-owned parks and beaches,as legislators hope that a new…
Redondo Beach, Calif. Gives First Approval to Citywide Smoking Ban, Tobacco Retailer Permit
In the near future, it could very likely get a lot harder to smoke in Redondo Beach, as on Tuesday the city council unanimously approved…
Saco, Maine Bans Tobacco on All City-Owned Property
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Saco City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will make all city-owned properties completely tobacco and smoke free, prohibiting…
Woodburn, Ore. Bans Tobacco Use in Parks
A ban on the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other inhalant systems, was approved by the Woodburn City Council at its most recent…
Dwight, Illinois Bans Tobacco Use in Parks
Responding to a presentation by high school students, the Dwight Village Board of Trustees has passed a ban on the use of tobacco within parks…
St. Mary’s County, Md. Parks Tobacco Ban Begins Sept. 1
Parks in St. Mary’s County, Md. will be going tobacco-free as of Sept. 1, meaning a complete ban on smoking, the use of tobacco in…
