Augusta, Ga. to Consider Smoking Ban
While a proposed smoking ban has failed twice in recent years, the Augusta Commission will be considering the proposal within a matter of weeks as…
Elizabeth, N.J. Bans Smoking In Parks, All Municipal Property
As of April 15, smoking in, on and around municipal property in Elizabeth, N.J. will carry a $100 fine. A new smoking ordinance passed unanimously…
Medford, Ore. Bans Smoking in Parks and City Facilities
The Medford, Ore. City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that bans smoking at city-owned properties, including parks and all facilities such as City Hall and…
Paris, Texas Passes Smoking Ban
The city council of Paris, Texas unanimously passed a sweeping smoking ban on Monday night that will put an end to smoking in the majority…
Northampton, Mass. Bans Smoking in Cigar Shops, Clubs, Parks & More
Add Northampton to the list of places where smoking in cigar shops and bars will not be permitted in Massachusetts. Smoking in retail tobacco shops,…
Maui Beach Smoking Ban Advances
Smoking at public beaches and parks in Maui may become a thing of the past. The Maui County Council will take up the new law after…
Spencer, N.C. Bans Smoking in Public Parks
On Tuesday, the town board of Spencer, N.C. voted to ban smoking in all town parks and ball fields, though a plan on how to…
Smoking Bans Could Be Coming to Sonoma, California
The city of Sonoma, Calif. could soon be getting a series of smoking bans, starting with its historic Plaza area and eventually moving to all…
Claremont, N.H. Appears Headed for Smoking Ban in Parks
The city of Claremont, N.H. appears headed for a smoking ban in city parks after the city council spent part of their meeting on Wednesday…
Hancock County, W.Va. Considering Public Smoking Ban
The Hancock County, W.Va. Health Department submitted a proposal that would create a widespread ban on smoking in any public place, from restaurants and bars…
Alabama Smoking Ban Dies In House, Again
Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, dreams of a statewide smoking ban has once again died in the Alabama House of Representatives. The House Health Committee voted…
