No Change in Sedalia, Mo. Smoking Ban
The Sedalia, Mo. City Council decided not to amend their current smoking ban ordinance on Monday, which would have provided relief for five bars that…
Minimum Purchasing Age Increase Dies In Utah Senate
Raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21 in the state of Utah came to a halt today when the Utah Senate voted down…
Utah Tax Cap Advances
The proposed 50 cents tax cap has moved forward in the Utah House of Representatives. The bill, H.B. 58, would place a 50 cent cap…
Smoking Ban Expansion Sought in Berkeley County, WV
The Berkeley County (WV) Board of Health has been petitioned to expand the existing smoking ban to prohibit lighting up in bars, private clubs, parks…
Apple Valley, Calif. Bans Smoking in Parks
The town council of Apple Valley, Calif. voted this week to ban smoking in all public parks and recreation facilities operated by the town effective…
Alaska’s Smoking Ban Could Grow with New Bill
A bill to expand Alaska’a existing smoking ban been introduced in the state House of Representatives, and specifies a list of additional places where lighting…
Vineland, N.J. Bans Smoking on Public Property (Update)
Smoking in public parks in Vineland, N.J. could be illegal before the end of next month. The Vineland City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking…
Vermont Delays Debate on Raising Tobacco Purchase Age
Representatives in the Vermont House of Representatives are delaying a discussion to be had on whether or not to raise the minimum age to purchase…
Wellesley, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
The Wellesley, Mass. Board of Health recently amended its regulation on the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to increase the minimum age to purchase…
British Columbia Health Minister Calls for Nationwide Ban on All Flavored Tobacco
The Health Minister of British Columbia has called for a ban on all flavored tobacco throughout Canada, which would expand the country’s prohibition that currently…
Hudson, Mass. Passes New Purchasing Age Requirement
As expected, the Hudson Board of Health has passed a new law raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 in…
