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Smoking Banned on Cape Cod Seashore

Effective June 19, smoking on the six Cape Cod National Seashore beaches has been banned. The ban—which affects Coast Guard Beach, Head of the Meadow Beach, Herring…

Pitt County, N.C. Looking At Ban on Tobacco in Parks

A park smoking and tobacco ban could be coming to Pitt County, N.C., as the Board of Health has drafted a preliminary ordinance that will…

Ocean City, N.J. Boardwalk Smoking Ban Gets First Reading Tonight

A proposed ban on the use of tobacco products while on the boardwalk of Ocean City, N.J. will get its first reading by the city…

Pelham, Mass. Quickly Retracts Smoking Ban

Almost as soon as the ink was dry on a smoking ban in Pelham, Mass., the town’s board of selectmen quickly rescinded it at their meeting Tuesday…

Gadsden, Ala. Finally Passes Smoking Ban

A 4-1 vote from Gadsden’s City Council outnumbered the public opposition against a smoking ban, which is now set to go into effect in late…

St. Joseph, Mo. Smoking Ban Taking Effect This Month (Update)

The never-ending saga of the St. Joseph, Mo. smoking ban took one step towards a resolution when a judge rejected an injunction as part of…

Smoking Ban Passes Unanimously in Forest Grove, Ore.

It was with without opposition on Monday night that the city council of Forest Grove, Ore. passed the smoking and tobacco use ban that has…

Syracuse, N.Y. Bans Smoking in Parks & Public Areas

As of Oct. 1, smoking in public parks and downtown public areas such as Clinton Square will be banned. The Common Council approved the measure…

Harlingen, Texas Passes Smoking Ban

Last week, the areas to smoke in Harlingen, Texas became significantly reduced. On a 3-2 vote, the City Council passed a smoking law that would…

American Canyon City Council Passes Smoking Ban

Smoking in public parks in American Canyon, Calif. is likely a thing of the past. Last week, the City Council voted unanimously to pass a…

Cambridge, Mass. Moves Forward With Tobacco Restrictions

Smoking in parks, motels and outdoor areas where food is served is set to become prohibited thanks to new restrictions passed by the Cambridge City…