Smoking at Florida Park and Beaches Faces New Threat
For the third time this year, smoking on Florida’s parks and beaches is being threatened. In 2011, the state of Florida adopted statue 386.209, a measure…
Otter Tail, Minn. Bans Smoking on County Property
Smoking will be banned in and on all Otter Tail County property come 2014. Last week, the county approved a measure that bans smoking around…
Chickasaw, Alabama Passes Ban on Smoking in Public Places
The small town of Chickasaw, Alabama is the latest to pass a ban on smoking in public and work places, according to a report from…
Muskegon County Commissioners Delay Final Vote That Would Ban Smoking on County Property
In a surprise move on Tuesday, Muskegon County (Michigan) Commissioners delayed a final vote on an ordinance that would have banned smoking on county property….
Batesville, Ind. Eyes Park Smoking Ban
Amongst other changes to park ordinances, Batesville, Ind.’s Parks Commissioner Mike Baumer has proposed revisiting the topic of a smoking ban at the city’s park….
No More Smoking on Muskegon County Property
You can forget smoking on property owned by Muskegon County in the coming months, as the county’s Board of Commissioners recently voted to ban the…
Boston Moves One Step Closer to Banning Smoking in Public Parks
In a move eerily similar to one New York City made in 2011, Boston is close to enacting a ban on smoking in public parks….
Fort Collins Patio Smoking Ban Scheduled for Jan. 17
Although restaurants and bars will get an additional 16 days, Fort Collins, Colo. has set a day when smoking on patios at bars and restaurants…
Pennsylvania Mayor Vetoes Smoking Ban
With a response that will be championed by defenders of cigar rights, the mayor of Punxsutawney, Penn., a few hours northeast of Pittsburgh, vetoed a proposed…
San Rafael, Calif. Enacts Strict Anti-Smoking Legislation (Update)
The city of San Rafael, CA is making it tough for its residents and visitors to enjoy a smoke of any kind thanks to strict…
Arkansas Legislator Proposes Statewide Smoking Ban
A sweeping statewide smoking ban has been introduced in the Arkansas legislature and was quickly sent to committee for its first hearing. Arkansas HB 2119 modifies…
