Santa Rosa, Calif. To Look at More Restrictions on Smoking
At its August 26 meeting, the Santa Rosa City Council was given a presentation by city planners about how they could enhance the city’s smoking…
Branson, Mo. Releases Modified Smoking Ban Proposal
After getting public comment on the smoking ban proposal released on August 12, the Branson, Mo. Board of Aldermen has released a revised proposal that is…
Fargo, N.D. to Look at Expanding Park Smoking Ban
A total smoking and tobacco usage ban could be coming to parks in Fargo, N.D., as the president of the city’s parks board has said…
Ocean City, Md. Passes Smoking Ban for Beach and Boardwalk
A beach and boardwalk smoking ban in Ocean City, Md. has been in the works for several months, and on Tuesday night in finally came…
Hancock County, W.V. Board of Health Passes Smoking Ban
The Hancock County Board of Health voted 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon in favor of passing the Hancock County Clean Air Regulation of 2014, a sweeping…
Kokomo, Ind. Smoking Ban Passes First Reading, Would Ban Smoking in Bars
A smoking ban in Kokomo, Ind. that would force bars to pack up their ashtrays caused a heated but civil debate at Monday night’s Kokomo…
DeKalb, Ill. Bans Smoking on Restaurant & Bar Patios
In the midst of a statewide debate over the topic, one Illinois city passed a law that would prohibit smoking at patios of restaurants and…
Richmond, Ky. Considering Indoor Smoking Ban
The city of Richmond, Ky. will debate an indoor smoking ban tomorrow, after the Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a countywide smoking ban in June….
El Cerrito, Calif. Smoking Restrictions Pass First Reading
A variety of new restrictions on smoking and tobacco use in El Cerrito, Calif. passed their first hurdle Tuesday, as the El Cerrito City Council…
Smoke-Free Requirements for Bar & Restaurant Patios in Illinois Proposed
A modification to the Illinois state law regarding smoking could have big changes for those who enjoy smoking at patios of bars and restaurants. A…
New Orleans Smoking Ban Proposal Expected in November
This November, Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell is expected to introduce legislation that would ban smoking in New Orleans bars, casinos, public parks and around government buildings. If…
