July 13, 2016 Patrick Lagreid Regulations,  Smoking Bans

Fairmont, W. Va. Bans All Tobacco Use in City Parks (Update)

The city of Fairmont, W. Va. has passed a complete ban on the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes in all city parks and recreational facilities. The proposal was approved unanimously during the city council’s meeting on Tuesday night, according to WDTV.com.

The ban will go into effect on Aug. 11, with violators subject to a fine of up to $100.

Fairmont has a population of 18,815 residents according to a 2013 estimate. It is located in the northern part of the state, approximately 90 miles south of Pittsburgh, Penn.

Update (July 14, 2016) — The Fairmont City Clerk provided a copy of the ordinance to halfwheel, which specifies the start date and fines. That information was not available when this story was originally published on July 13.

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Patrick Lagreid

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 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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