In Des Moines, Iowa a new bill has been introduced in the State Legislature that would require casinos to comply with the state’s smoking ban. Currently, casino floors are exempt from a 2008 law that prohibits smoking in public places. The bill is sponsored by Senator Herman Quirmbach, a Democrat from the 23rd District who has been a member of the senate since 2003. According to Senator Quirmbach, there is a broad public support for […]
There are currently two bills pending in the New York State Assembly (A 128) and Senate (S 1825) that would ban characterizing flavors in most tobacco product. The bill feature language that would ban all “characterizing flavors” except for tobacco, mint, wintergreen and menthol. The term “characterizing flavor” is defined as a distinguishable taste or aroma. Parallel bills pending in the New York State Assembly and Senate (A 128 and S 1825) would ban characterizing […]
The City Council of Conway, South Carolina will meet tonight and hold the first vote on a proposed ordinance that would outlaw smoking in private business. If the law is approved, violated will be fined $100 and the business owners who allow smoking would face fines as well. According to City Councilwoman Barbara Blain-Olds ““I’ve heard nothing but support for it,now that doesn’t mean that I believe everybody is in favor of such a broad […]
Part of the issue at hand is the refusal of smokers to stand up and fight against the laws that affect our freedoms as tax payers. Today at 6pm, the city of Victorville, CA will vote on a proposed ban of smoking at city parks. According to Chris Hedger a smoker, he thinks the proposed ban is a good idea, “I would rather smoke outside in my backyard than come into a public area and try […]
In Rapid City, South Dakota Chuck Tinant; a member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has brought forth the issue of a smoking ban. The issue which was introduced to the subcommittee has begun the discussion phase before the seven member group of City Council appointees. The idea first came up from a non-resident of the city and former Advisory Board chair Jeff Schild. One of the biggest obstacles the city faces is the […]
Last night the New Orleans City Council held a town hall-style meeting at City Hall. According to published reports, 90% of those who spoke on the proposed ban spoke in favor of the ban including a blackjack dealer from Colorado who stated that she was “fortunate to live in a state that protects her from the effects of secondhand smoke.” After listening to all the speakers last night the City Council is set to vote […]
Yesterday, January 13th, 2015 the Marion County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt an ordinance that bans the use of all tobacco products on any county property. In addition to the ban, the county will begin phasing out designated smoking areas over the next 18 months. Previously a ban had exited that was limited to cigarettes and electronic cigarettes. The new ordinance includes cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco. According to Emily de Hayr the coordinator […]
The city of Newburgh has pass a new law that could result in the toughest local licensing requirements in the nation. The City Council approved the new measures which will begin on March 1st. If you wish to sell any form of tobacco in the city you will need to apply for a city license. However, to be approved you will have to pass a number of requirements including an inspection. In order to be […]
Colorado which legalized recreational marijuana in 2014 might become home to a city that has a full smoking ban. In 2015 the city of Fort Collins will be voting on an ordinance that could completely ban the use of tobacco in public. Currently it is illegal to smoke in the city in the places we have come to expect. This includes restaurants, bars, hotels and indoor businesses. It is about to go a step further […]
As we reported in November 2014, the city of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana proposed a new ordinance that would ban smoking in bars and public places. As you may know, IPCPR is heading to the city later this year, and this could have a major impact on the show and the activities that surround it. Earlier today the proposal was up for discussion in the City Council chamber which led to a heated […]