Gautier, Miss. Looks at Smoking Ban
The city of Gautier, Miss. will soon consider the merits of a public smoking ban, with a pubic meeting seeking comment on the matter scheduled…
Saluda County, S.C. Makes Parks Tobacco-Free
The Saluda County Council voted unanimously to ban the use of all tobacco products in parks and recreation facilities that are owned or leased by…
Southaven, Miss. Petitioned to Enact Smoking Ban
The city of Southaven, Miss. was formally petitioned on Tuesday to enact a smoking ban, and the Board of Aldermen have agreed to have Mayor Darren…
Smoking Ban in Works for Beaches in Ocean City, Md.
A smoking ban is in the works for the beach areas of Ocean City, Md., with the expectation that it will be formally discussed at…
Vermont Senate Takes On Expanded Smoking Ban Proposal
A piece of legislation that would greatly expand Vermont’s smoking ban has passed the state House of Representatives and now heads to the state Senate,…
Alice, Texas Passes Smoking Ban
The Alice City Council passed a smoking ban ordinance on Thursday that bans smoking in public places, save for a few exceptions that include cigar…
Augusta, Ga. to Consider Smoking Ban
While a proposed smoking ban has failed twice in recent years, the Augusta Commission will be considering the proposal within a matter of weeks as…
Elizabeth, N.J. Bans Smoking In Parks, All Municipal Property
As of April 15, smoking in, on and around municipal property in Elizabeth, N.J. will carry a $100 fine. A new smoking ordinance passed unanimously…
Medford, Ore. Bans Smoking in Parks and City Facilities
The Medford, Ore. City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that bans smoking at city-owned properties, including parks and all facilities such as City Hall and…
Paris, Texas Passes Smoking Ban
The city council of Paris, Texas unanimously passed a sweeping smoking ban on Monday night that will put an end to smoking in the majority…
Northampton, Mass. Bans Smoking in Cigar Shops, Clubs, Parks & More
Add Northampton to the list of places where smoking in cigar shops and bars will not be permitted in Massachusetts. Smoking in retail tobacco shops,…
