Blue Earth County, Minn. Bans Tobacco Use on County Grounds
This week, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners passed a ban on the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes on county-owned property, which includes…
Munster, Ind. Passes Smoking Ban
At its most recent meeting, the Munster Town Council passed a comprehensive ban on smoking in and around workplaces and public spaces, with some hefty…
Olean, N.Y. Bans Smoking in Parks
A ban on smoking and the use of nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, is coming to the parks of Olean after the Olean Common Council passed…
Pendleton, Ore. Removes Sunset from Parks Smoking Ban
In just over the course of two years, the city of Pendleton went from rejecting a proposal to ban smoking in city parks to unanimously…
Broomfield, Colo. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age, Expands Smoking Ban
The new year will bring a pair of anti-tobacco regulations to Broomfield, Colo. When the calendar flips to Jan. 1, smoking and vaping will be…
California Beach & Parks Smoking Ban Bill Signed by Governor
On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that bans smoking on state-owned beaches and within the state’s park system. S.B. 8…
Lewiston, Maine Bans Smoking in Parks
Smoking in the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities of Lewiston is a thing of the past, as this week the city council unanimously approved an…
Franklin, N.H. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21, Bans Tobacco Use in Parks
At its most recent meeting, the Franklin City Council approved a pair of anti-tobacco ordinances, raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old…
Crawfordsville, Ind. Bans Smoking in Parks
At its meeting on Monday, the Crawfordsville Common Council passed a proposal to ban smoking at all city parks that will go into effect immediately…
New Britain, Conn. Bans Smoking in Parks and City-Owned Properties
At its meeting on Wednesday, New Britain’s Common Council passed a ban on the use of tobacco in all forms—including e-cigarettes—as well as the use…
Michigan Legislators Introduce Beach Smoking Ban Bills
A pair of Michigan legislators have introduced bills into the legislature that seek to ban smoking on any state-owned beaches. On Tuesday, HB 4936 was…
