Beginning this week you may have noticed the lack of local legislative news on the website. We will report daily on major cities and pending state legislation.
Tyngsboro, MA – The town has voted on the ban of flavored cigars, and has set a minimum purchase price on cigars. It has also outlawed the sale of single cigars and prohibits smoking inside smoke shops, although the town does not have a cigar lounge.
Grayson County, KY – A student lobbying effort has failed to pass smoking bans. In their attempt to pass them measure statewide, Republican Gov. Matt Bevin said the issues should be decided on a local level not a state level. While locally the Fiscal Court voted against the ban as well. Local Judge Executive Gary Logsdon who is a recipient of a double lung transplant who was against the ban states “Are we going to be a Nanny County or Nanny State.”
Evansville, IN – The Parks Board voted 4-1 to ban tobacco products in all 65 parks and pool grounds in the city. The move goes into effect on April 1st and does not include golf courses.
Wareham, Ma – By a 3-0 vote the town voted to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21. In addition the fine for selling to a minor has gone up from $100 to $300.
American Canyon, CA – The city council voted unanimously to prohibit tobacco stores from being allowed to open within the city. The town council will hold a second voted on January 26th where it is expected to pass.
