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Spencer, N.C. Bans Smoking in Public Parks

On Tuesday, the town board of Spencer, N.C. voted to ban smoking in all town parks and ball fields, though a plan on how to…

Smoking Bans Could Be Coming to Sonoma, California

The city of Sonoma, Calif. could soon be getting a series of smoking bans, starting with its historic Plaza area and eventually moving to all…

Claremont, N.H. Appears Headed for Smoking Ban in Parks

The city of Claremont, N.H. appears headed for a smoking ban in city parks after the city council spent part of their meeting on Wednesday…

Hancock County, W.Va. Considering Public Smoking Ban

The Hancock County, W.Va. Health Department submitted a proposal that would create a widespread ban on smoking in any public place, from restaurants and bars…

Alabama Smoking Ban Dies In House, Again

Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, dreams of a statewide smoking ban has once again died in the Alabama House of Representatives. The House Health Committee voted…

Nassau County to Consider Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

Nassau County, NY, the Empire State’s seventh most populous county, could be the next to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old. Legis….

Rehoboth Beach, Del. Passes Boardwalk Smoking Ban

The Rehoboth, Del. Beach Commissioners approved a smoking ban that will cover the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Bandstand area as well as city parks, while creating…

Carneys Point, N.J. Passes Park Smoking Ban

Carneys Point, a township of just over 8,000 people in southwestern New Jersey, has joined the list of municipalities banning smoking in parks and recreation…

Kentucky Smoking Ban Bill Pronounced Dead

A bill that would create a broad ban on smoking in Kentucky’s public places has been declared dead by one of its main sponsors. On…

Belmar, N.J. Beaches and Boardwalk Targeted for Smoking Ban

The beaches and boardwalk of Belmar, N.J. are the target of a new smoking ban after Mayor Matt Doherty promised a Borough Council vote on…

Park Smoking Ban Proposed In Smyrna, Ga.

One resident in a town outside of Atlanta has requested a smoking ban in Smyrna, Ga.’s parks, something the City Council formally heard last night…