And another one bites the dust. Another city in Massachusetts has seen the age to buy tobacco raise from 18 to 21. The Board of Health passed the new rules with a unanimous vote. The new measure will go into effect on September 1, 2015 and will be joined with a ban on flavored tobacco and single cigars in convince stores. Both products will still be available at tobacco shop where no one under 21 […]
Score a victory for smokers, as the Lafayette City-Parish Council voted 5-4 against a proposal that would have banned smoking in bars and unincorporated areas of the parish. Opponents of the ban sided in favor of business, saying that the decision should be left up to bar owners, not government. The measure failed to get votes needed despite a push from local musicians.
Over the last few months the Cedar Rapids Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission has discussed a ban for city parks, trails and recreational venues including the city’s four golf courses. On Tuesday such a ban was approved by the Commission by a 9-0 vote. The ban now has to be approved by the City Council. There is some good news as the original language called for a $100 fine and jail time while the final ban […]
Sonoma, California is a city in the heart of wine country but it is about to become the center of attention in the war on tobacco. The city council has passed the first of two readings that will prevent new businesses from selling cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and other tobacco products. It also requires that existing businesses pay for a $246 yearly license in order to remain a tobacco retailer. However, the measure would ban […]
There are a few measures in Massachusetts that puts tobacco under fire from the state with variety of bills currently in the Senate. Senate Bill 1119 is looking to include e-cigarettes in the definition of tobacco products and use of electronic cigarettes in the definition of smoking. Senate Bill 1194 directs the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations for restricting the marketing and labeling of other tobacco products. Senate Bill 1453 increases the tax […]
On Monday, the town council of Middletown, Rhode Island voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 1st regarding a proposal to ban smoking at all public beaches, parks and recreational spaces in town. According to Middletown Beach Commission Chairman Rian Wilkinson he believes smoking on the beaches might cause some beach-goers to leave and never come back. The Middletown, RI Town Hall is located at 350 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI
A group of bar owners and their attorney will argue before a state court that the ban on smoking in bars is in violation of the Indian Constitution’s equal privileges classes. The reason behind the challenge is that smoking is legal inside off-track betting parlors which received an exemption from the ban. The argument states that the exemption under Article 1 Section 23 of the smoking ban economically hurts the bars represented by Small. The […]
Instead of asking, do you know the way to San Jose, smokers should be asking do you know the way out of San Jose. Santa Clara County which includes San Jose is looking to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. This is on top of proposals that banned flavored tobacco in the county. The measure will be introduced at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting and if the measure is adopted they […]
In the city of Eugene, Oregon the City Council is set to discuss a potential smoking back on downtown sidewalks as well as Park Blocks and Broadway Plaza. While note vote is expected at this Wednesday’s meeting it is on the agenda to be discussed and was introduced by Councilor Greg Evans who said one day he wants all smoking outlawed in public places. Mr. Evans, may we suggest moving to Nigeria?
Another day and another Massachusetts city raises the tobacco purchase age. This time it is Danvers that saw the Board of Health raise the age from 18 to 21 in a unanimous vote. The city also banned the sale of tobacco at any health care facilities such as pharmacies. In addition all retailers wishing to sell tobacco must as for the ID of any buyers under the age of 27. Business wishing to sell tobacco […]