Delaware Democrat Governor John Carney has signed a bill raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products in the state from 18 to 21. The bill S.B. 25 was passed by the Delaware House of Representatives earlier this month by a 25-16 vote which was preceded by the senate passing the same bill in mid-March by a 14-6 vote. Retailers caught selling tobacco products to anyone under 21 will face fines ranging from $250 to $1,000. The […]
In a move that has the backing of Delaware Governor, John Carney the Delaware House of Representatives approved S.B. 25 by a 25-16 vote. The move was preceded by the senate passing the same bill in mid-March by a 14-6 vote. Upon the bill being passed Governor John Carney stated, “Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth of health care costs over […]
The state of Delaware has joined the ranks of states looking to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. SB25 would restrictsaccess to tobacco products and tobacco substitutes to individuals under age 21 by doing all of the following: 1. Prohibits sales of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes to individuals who are under 21. 2. Imposes a civil penalty for sales to individuals between the ages of 18 and 21. 3. Repeals the ability of a […]
Tonight, September 8th, 2014 the City Council of Lewes, DE meets to discuss an expansion of the existing smoking ban to include Public Beaches. A few years ago Lewes implemented a no-smoking policy in its parks but chose not to enact a beach ban at that time. Recently Rehoboth Beach banned smoking on its beach and boardwalks along with Bethany Beach as well as coastal Delaware State Parks have enacted bans. Lewes is home to 2,700 residents […]
The city council of Wilmington, DE is supposed to represent the people, as is the Mayor. However, the Mayor chose to act against the will of the people as he passed a ban that prohibits smoking at the bus stops and playgrounds in the city. In early October, the city council voted against instituting such a ban by a 6-5 margin, the proposal included designated areas in parks to light up. The measure that the […]
On Thursday Night, October 2nd the Wilmington city county will convene with the purpose of making a decision on banning smoking at covered bus stops and city parks. The legislation which was proposed by Councilman Bob Williams plans to amend the ordinance on the floor by proposing that Rockford, Brandywide and Canby park have designated smoking areas instead of an outright ban. We will have the outcome of this hearing as soon as it is […]
On July 30, 2014 the city of Wilmington, DE gave notice that it was looking to expand smoking restrictions in the city. The city asked residents for comments on the proposal via email, Facebook and Twitter. From that announcement on July 30, until August 8th only 20 comments were received that were 10 for expansion, and 10 against. The city of Wilmington currently doesn’t allow smoking in public spaces such as libraries, museums, non-tobacco shops, government […]
Despite recent reports questioning the effects of second-hand smoke, Kent County officials in Delaware are looking to ban smoking in parks. This week country commissioners voted 5-2 to make changes to the ordinance. The ordinance must pass two more votes. before becoming official. However, there will be no fines for breaking the ordinance as it is expected to be policed by citizens . Kent County is home to the state capital, Dover and has a population of […]