Weekly News (May 1, 2023)
A recap of the past week’s headlines and reviews.
Alabama Legislature Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase, Sends to Governor (Update)
Alabama could be the next state to officially raise its minimum age to purchase or possess tobacco products, as on Thursday the legislature approved HB…
Alabama Legislature Will Consider Raising Tobacco Age to 21
When the Alabama Legislature begins its 2018 session today, one of the proposals it will take up is HB 47, a bill seeking to raise…
Anniston, Ala. Considering Expanding Cigar Bar Rules
Last year, Anniston, Ala. kept a law allowing for cigar bars within the northeastern Alabama city—now it’s already considering loosening the rules about where cigar bars can be…
Smoking Ban Comes to Mountain Brook, Ala. Today
A new smoking ban is coming to the Birmingham, Ala. suburb of Mountain Brook today, as smoking is now prohibited in the majority of public…
Anniston, Ala. Cigar Bar Exemption Remains
Cigar bars are still welcome in Anniston, Ala. Yesterday, the Anniston City Council voted 3-1, with one abstaining, to not remove the cigar bar exemption…
Anniston, Ala. Could Revoke Cigar Bar Exemption in Smoking Ban
The era of being able to light up in a cigar bar in Anniston, Ala. could soon come to an end, as the city council has asked…
Mobile, Ala. Expands Smoking Ban to Parks
At its meeting on Tuesday, the city council of Mobile, Ala. approved an expansion of its existing smoking ban in public places that now covers…
Tuscaloosa, Ala. Going Tobacco-Free on City Property Next Year
As of Jan. 1, 2016, it will be illegal to use tobacco of any kind on any property-both inside or outdoor-that is owned by the…
Smoking Ban Starts Today in Gadsden, Ala.
One month after it was supposed to begin, a new smoking ban is in effect in Gadsden, Ala today. The ordinance was passed in June…
Gadsden, Ala. Sets Feb. 1 as Start of Smoking Ban
After delaying the start of a new smoking ban that was supposed to kick in on Jan. 1, the Gadsden City Council decided on Tuesday…
