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El Cerrito, Calif. Announces Plans to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age and Limit Smoking

The El Cerrito City Council has announced their plans to control tobacco use in the city, directing the assistant city manager to begin work on…

Forest Grove, Ore. Modified Proposed Smoking Ban, Closes in on Vote

The proposed smoking ban in Forest Grove, Ore. will no longer exclude the use of tobacco products on all city owned or leased properties. Tom…

Cheektowaga, N.Y. Adds Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the Cheektowaga Town Board unanimously passed a ban on burning tobacco products at the town’s Cultural Center, including the fenced-in areas around the Cultural Center and Lions…

Waseca County, Minn. To Look at Smoking Ban on County Property Today

A pair of proposals that will limit the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes are slated to be presented to the Waseca County Commissioners at…

New Jersey Parks & Beaches Smoking Ban Closer to Reality

A bill that would ban smoking on beaches and in parks throughout the state of New Jersey cleared an important hurdle on Monday afternoon, passing…

Saluda, N.C. Passes Smoking Ban

The small city of Saluda, N.C., home to approximately 700 residents and located in the southwest corner of the state, just over 90 miles west of…

West Pelzer, S.C. Headed Towards Smoking Ban

The small town of West Pelzer, S.C., home to approximately 879 residents, appears headed towards passing a smoking ban as the town council gave a…

Gadsden, Ala. Could Expand Smoking Ban on Tuesday

An enhanced smoking ban could be coming to the city of Gadsden, Ala. as early as this Tuesday, which is when the Gadsden City Council…

Ketchikan, Alaska Rejects Smoking Ban Proposal

The Ketchikan, Alaska City Council said no to a proposed smoking ban at their meeting on Thursday, with the argument that businesses should be able…

Minneapolis Could Ban Tobacco Use and Smoking in Parks This Summer

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is likely to consider a proposal to create a complete ban on tobacco use and smoking at its next meeting on June…

Beach and Boardwalk Smoking Banned in Spring Lake, N.J.

The days of being able to light up on the beach and boardwalk of Spring Lake, N.J. are a thing of the past, as the…