Delaware, Ohio Bans Smoking in Parks
On Monday, the Delaware City Council passed an ordinance banning any form of smoking at city parks, a ban that includes traditional tobacco products such as cigars as well as e-cigarettes and other smoking devices. The proposal passed by a 6-1 vote in favor of it.
The ordinance passed is a revision of the city’s previous anti-smoking ordinance, which prohibited smoking within 50 feet of parks and recreational facilities.
Receiving an exemption was the Hidden Valley Golf Course, which came as part of a recommendation of the parks board.
Violators of the new smoking ban could be subject to ejection from the park and a charge of criminal trespass, a misdemeanor that comes with a minimum fine of $150.
Delaware is home to just under 40,000 residents and is located approximately 30 miles north of Columbus.
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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, the G-League's Valley Suns, and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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