California State Assembly Approves Beaches and Parks Smoking Ban (Update)
The California State Legislature has once again passed a bill that seeks to ban smoking within state-owned parks and beaches,as legislators hope that a new…
Redondo Beach, Calif. Gives First Approval to Citywide Smoking Ban, Tobacco Retailer Permit
In the near future, it could very likely get a lot harder to smoke in Redondo Beach, as on Tuesday the city council unanimously approved…
Saco, Maine Bans Tobacco on All City-Owned Property
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Saco City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will make all city-owned properties completely tobacco and smoke free, prohibiting…
Woodburn, Ore. Bans Tobacco Use in Parks
A ban on the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other inhalant systems, was approved by the Woodburn City Council at its most recent…
Dwight, Illinois Bans Tobacco Use in Parks
Responding to a presentation by high school students, the Dwight Village Board of Trustees has passed a ban on the use of tobacco within parks…
St. Mary’s County, Md. Parks Tobacco Ban Begins Sept. 1
Parks in St. Mary’s County, Md. will be going tobacco-free as of Sept. 1, meaning a complete ban on smoking, the use of tobacco in…
Chamblee, Ga. Passes Nearly Complete Smoking Ban
If you’re looking for a place to light up in public in Chamblee, Ga., good luck, as on Tuesday the city council passed a near…
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Seeks to Remove Smoking Ban Exemptions
A Pennsylvania state senator has announced plans to introduce a bill that would remove the majority of exemptions to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act…
Atlanta Moves One Step Closer to Smoking Ban in Restaurants, Bars
A committee for the Atlanta City Council voted in favor of a ban on smoking in most businesses. The public safety and legal administration committee voted…
Coffeyville, Kan. Bans Tobaccos in Parks
Effective July 1, 2019, smoking in city parks in Coffeyville, Kan. will be banned. Coffeyville commissioners unanimously voted to ban the use of tobacco products…
Connecticut Senate Passes Beach Smoking Ban
The state of Connecticut is one step closer to banning smoking and vaping on state park beaches. Wednesday night, the Connecticut Senate passed S.B. 752…
