West Pelzer, S.C. Headed Towards Smoking Ban
The small town of West Pelzer, S.C., home to approximately 879 residents, appears headed towards passing a smoking ban as the town council gave a…
Gadsden, Ala. Could Expand Smoking Ban on Tuesday
An enhanced smoking ban could be coming to the city of Gadsden, Ala. as early as this Tuesday, which is when the Gadsden City Council…
Ketchikan, Alaska Rejects Smoking Ban Proposal
The Ketchikan, Alaska City Council said no to a proposed smoking ban at their meeting on Thursday, with the argument that businesses should be able…
Minneapolis Could Ban Tobacco Use and Smoking in Parks This Summer
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is likely to consider a proposal to create a complete ban on tobacco use and smoking at its next meeting on June…
Beach and Boardwalk Smoking Banned in Spring Lake, N.J.
The days of being able to light up on the beach and boardwalk of Spring Lake, N.J. are a thing of the past, as the…
Melbourne, Australia Legislators Aiming for New Smoking Ban
An ambitious plan to make Melbourne, Australia’s central business district completely smoke-free within the next three years has begun to gain traction among legislators in…
Ketchikan, Alaska to Discuss Smoking Ban
The Ketchikan City Council will begin the process of investigating a citywide smoking ban that could include bars and restaurants, as the topic has been added…
Oakley, Calif. Proposes Near Total Smoking Ban
The Bay Area city of Oakley, Calif. will take up one of the most restrictive smoking bans proposals to date. Under a new proposed law,…
South Bend, Ind. Delays Vote on Smoking Ban
In front of a capacity crowd gathered Monday night to learn the fate of a proposed smoking ban, the South Bend Common Council decided to…
Smoking Ban, Age Restrictions & Tax Changes All Fall Short in Hawaii Legislature
Two smoking bans, legislation that would have raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21, multiple tobacco tax changes and a ban on flavored…
Fort Lee, N.J. Bans Smoking at Parks
Last night, Fort Lee became the latest place in New Jersey where smoking in public parks became illegal. A 5-0 vote will now ban smoking…
