Merry Christmas smokers of Charleston, West Virginia as the City Council have given you a lump of coal by banning smoking in all city parks with the Mayor casting the lone vote against such a measure. In addition to a ban on smoking in all city parks, the grounds of city community centers and Sunrise Carriage Trail will also be subjected to the new ordinance. Smokers will be asked to put out their tobacco by the […]
The city of Fremont, California saw the City Council vote unanimously to approve prohibition. The new ordinance will prohibit any new retail tobacco stores from opening. The measure came despite the city staff recommending new tobacco stores under a strict zoning regulation, while the Planning Commission voted in November to recommend a complete band. There measure goes into effect immediately making Fremont the first city in the United States to enact prohibition to be best […]
Yesterday the City Council in Pittsburgh, PA voted to ban smoking and all tobacco use at all Pittsburgh owned parks. The measure was passed 7-1 with the lone voice of reason coming from Councilwoman Darlene Harris of Spring Hill who pointed out that the measure was unfair and that alcohol was allowed in the parks with a permit. The measure carries no fines or penalties however tobacco users would be warned and could face forcible […]
In the central southern part of Massachusetts sits the town of Hopedale that voted in a ban late November to prohibit smoking in town parks, playgrounds, beaches and swimming areas. The regulation which includes cigars and electronic delivery units carries fines ranging from $100 $300. The measure which was voted in by the Board of Healthy comes as the town received numerous complaints about the use of bongs at Town Park and Hopedale Pond. The measure […]
According to a press release from the city of Edinburg, TX the City Council unanimously amended an ordinance that makes smoking illegal within the city limits. The ban prohibits smoking in places of employment, public places, outdoor areas and all city owned facilities. These spots include but are not limited to the local aquarium, offices, hotels, motels, bars, bingo parlors, comedy clubs, convention center, elevators, theaters, adult care, lobbies, hallways, common areas of buildings and […]
A little bit over three years ago voters in the state of California voted against an increase in the state cigarette tax which would have resulted in a tax increase on other tobacco products such as cigars. Now, according to a report in the San Jose Mercury News the measure could once again be heading to the ballot. The new proposal would raise cigarette taxes by $2.00 per pack and would include electronic cigarettes as well. […]
Approximately 10 days ago we reported that Boston’s Mayor wanted to raise the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 joining other communities in Massachusetts. Next week that Boston Board of Health is expected to meet for a hearing that will see the creation of a plan to raise the smoking age. Now according to numerous published reports, the lawmakers on a state level are contemplating bringing a change to Massachusetts and if the measure happens […]
The Township Committee of Egg Harbor, NJ which is located just west of Atlantic City is introducing an ordinance that would ban smoking at local parks. The ordinance which would ban cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic smoking devices and chewing tobacco would be discussed at a local hearing on December 16, 2016 at 5:30pm. The meeting will take place at the Municipal Building located at 3315 Bargaintown Road. If the measure is approved violations would be […]
On October 1, 2015 the town of Kearny passed a measure that banned all indoor smoking; despite a plea from the local VFW that said they would lose a lot of business should a ban go into effect and face the possibility of closing their doors. Now, that prediction is close to coming to light. The local VFW post has lost 25-27 percent of its bar business accord to the Kearney Courier, a local news outlet. Despite the […]
This Thursday the Kansas City City Council is set to take up a proposed ordinance that will raise the purchase age of tobacco to 21. The change is being pushed for by the Healthy KC Initiative, Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross-Blue Shield. According to Council Member Scott Wagner, the move is expected to pass the full City Council hearing. UPDATE: 11/20: The measure passed with an 11-1 vote in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS […]