Nebraska Supreme Court Declares Smoking in Cigar Shops Unconstitutional
In one of the more strongly worded rulings against smoking, the Nebraska State Supreme Court ruled on Friday that an exemption to the 2008 Nebraska…
Santa Rosa, Calif. To Look at More Restrictions on Smoking
At its August 26 meeting, the Santa Rosa City Council was given a presentation by city planners about how they could enhance the city’s smoking…
Ocean City, Md. Passes Smoking Ban for Beach and Boardwalk
A beach and boardwalk smoking ban in Ocean City, Md. has been in the works for several months, and on Tuesday night in finally came…
Hancock County, W.V. Board of Health Passes Smoking Ban
The Hancock County Board of Health voted 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon in favor of passing the Hancock County Clean Air Regulation of 2014, a sweeping…
Kokomo, Ind. Smoking Ban Passes First Reading, Would Ban Smoking in Bars
A smoking ban in Kokomo, Ind. that would force bars to pack up their ashtrays caused a heated but civil debate at Monday night’s Kokomo…
DeKalb, Ill. Bans Smoking on Restaurant & Bar Patios
In the midst of a statewide debate over the topic, one Illinois city passed a law that would prohibit smoking at patios of restaurants and…
Richmond, Ky. Considering Indoor Smoking Ban
The city of Richmond, Ky. will debate an indoor smoking ban tomorrow, after the Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a countywide smoking ban in June….
El Cerrito, Calif. Smoking Restrictions Pass First Reading
A variety of new restrictions on smoking and tobacco use in El Cerrito, Calif. passed their first hurdle Tuesday, as the El Cerrito City Council…
Smoke-Free Requirements for Bar & Restaurant Patios in Illinois Proposed
A modification to the Illinois state law regarding smoking could have big changes for those who enjoy smoking at patios of bars and restaurants. A…
New Orleans Smoking Ban Proposal Expected in November
This November, Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell is expected to introduce legislation that would ban smoking in New Orleans bars, casinos, public parks and around government buildings. If…
Smoking Ban Approved in Waxahachie, Texas (Update)
The Waxahachie City Council has passed a new smoking ban that will prohibit lighting up in work places and public places, with the five member council…
