East Lansing, Mich. Passes Outdoor Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the East Lansing City Council banned smoking at city parks, recreational facilities and plazas.

The new ordinance creates a fine no more than $100 for a first violation and $500 for any subsequent violation.

It will also ban smoking in parking lots when they are used for “community events” and ban smoking within 50 feet of the door of any building owned by the city.

East Lansing is located in Clinton and Ingham Counties. It has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to Michigan State University.

Charlie Minato

I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. In addition, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel. I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.