Salisbury, N.C. to Consider Smoking Ban in Public Parks
The city council of Salisbury, North Carolina will soon consider enacting a smoking ban in its 26 public parks, a move that comes with the…
Glynn County, Ga. Eyes Smoking Ban
On Thursday, the Glynn County Commission is expected to take up a vote over the second phase of its smoking ban which would prohibit smoking…
Manchester, Conn. Might Ban Smoking at Town Events
What started as an issue with people smoking at an outdoor concert could turn into a complete ban on smoking at town events in the…
New Zealand Begins Path Toward Plain-Packaging
New Zealand’s government has begun the process of requiring plain-packaging for all tobacco products sold in the country, a move that came to light recently…
Bulgaria Rejects Smoking Ban Changes, Increases Enforcement
Despite a belief that an easing of the country’s smoking ban—which includes bars and restaurants—was imminent, Bulgaria will now see stricter enforcement. After a heated debate,…
China Considers Smoking Ban
In what would be the largest smoking ban to date, China is considering a nationwide smoking ban, something that could be implemented within a year….
Mineral County, W.Va. Smoking Ban Now Set for Jan. 2
Last week, the Mineral County Board of Health set the compliance date for the West Virgnia county’s smoking ban to January 2. While the law went…
West Windsor, N.J. Eyes Increased Smoking Restrictions
West Windsor Township is mulling new smoking restrictions that would ban smoking within 35 feet of most municipal ground, including parks. The Township Council will…
Press Release: IPCPR Submits Letter to OMB on Regulation of Premium Cigars
December 11, 2013 (Washington, DC)–Recently, IPCPR President Finnie Helmuth, 1st Vice President Craig Cass, and others met with the Office of Management and Budget Office…
Tualatin, Ore. Bans Smoking in Parks
Smoking in the parks of Tualatin, a suburb of Portland, Ore., will be no more come February 1. The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District approved the…
Bruce, Miss. Approves Strict Smoking Ban
The small town of Bruce, Miss. has enacted a variety of new restrictions on public smoking. The law, which takes effect January 1, bans smoking…