Clearwater, Fla. Bans Smoking in Parks, Cigars Exempt
Cigar smokers can still light up on Clearwater’s beaches.
Bill Would Ban the Use of Tobacco, Vaping Products at All Colleges & Universities in Texas
Many of Texas’ largest universities have already banned consumption of tobacco and vaping products on campus.
Smoking in Nashville Bars Now Illegal
Cigar stores, cigar bars, hookah bars and vape stores are all exempt under the law, which went into effect today.
Encinitas, Calif. Passes Smoking Ban on Sidewalks and in Parked Cars
The city is seeking to reduce litter and improve public health with the new restrictions.
Bellevue, Ky. Passes Smoking Ban Ordinance
Cigar stores were not granted an exemption to the ban.
Waco, Texas Overturns Ban on New Cigar, Hookah Lounges
Previously, a cigar store that opened after July 2015 could not allow smoking inside the store.
Nashville, Tenn. Bans Smoking in Bars
Tennessee’s capitol and largest city will prohibit smoking in bars and most other age-restricted places.
Dayton, Ky. Passes Smoking Ban for All Public Places
The bill has no exemptions for cigar lounges or tobacco retailers.
St. Petersburg, Fla. Moves Towards Beach Smoking Ban
State law says smoking cigars on the beach should remain legal.
Ulster, N.Y. Bans Tobacco at Town-Owned Properties
Those caught violating the new law could spend 15 days in jail.
Ramsey County, Minn. Bans Smoking on County-Owned Property
A county in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area has snuffed out smoking on its property.
