Florida Beach Smoking Ban Bill Dies in Senate
A bill seeking to ban smoking on Florida’s beaches has died. The bill, S.B. 218, was introduced by Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Saratota and proposed to fine…
Elk Rapids, Mich. Bans Smoking in Parks
On Monday, the Elk Rapids Village Council passed an ordinance expanding an existing smoking ban to cover a number of areas within the small municipality….
Skagit County, Wash. Bans Smoking in Public Spaces
This week, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners took a major step to limit exposure to secondhand smoke by unanimously passing a ban on smoking…
Upper Arlington, Ohio Parks Smoking Ban Approved
On Monday night, Upper Arlington became the second city in Ohio to ban smoking in its parks, joining Delaware in passing ordinances that will prevent…
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…
Jonesboro, Ark. Approves Parks Smoking Ban
At its most recent meeting, the Jonesboro City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will prohibit smoking and the use of tobacco products in city-owned…
Atlanta Smoking Ban Proposed
Two council members are hoping to ban smoking in bars and restaurants throughout Atlanta. Today, Matt Westmoreland and Andre Dickens introduced a measure that would…
Los Angeles County, Calif. Expands Smoking Ban
There will soon be fewer places to smoke in the unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as on Tuesday the Board of Supervisors voted to…
Disney Bans Smoking at All Parks
Effective May 1, smoking will no longer be allowed inside Disney parks. Per a blog post, the change will affect Walt Disney World, Disneyland, its…
Randolph County, N.C. Bans Smoking on County-Owned Property
The Randolph County Commissioners have passed a ban on smoking and tobacco usage on any piece of property owned by the county, including parks, recreation…
Jonesboro, Ark. Passes First Reading of Parks Smoking Ban
A new ban on smoking and all tobacco use in parks got its initial approval on Tuesday, as the Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved the…
