44 days ago we reported that a series of measures were passed by the California senate. The delay to move the bills to the desk of the Governor came from the same legislative representatives that passed the measure because of a looming threat from an industry lobbyist to run a campaign that would attack unrelated initiative campaigns. The measure to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 and allow local counties to impose an additional […]
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 […]
Original Story: Aug 13th. Kokomo, no not the locale made famous by the Beach Boys. Kokomo, IN. The Kokomo Common Council unveiled a draft of a smoke-free ordinance that would ban smoking in all enclosed public places. The draft was presented to the council Monday and removes the current exemption for tobacco outlets, bars, taverns and fraternal organizations. It also includes a ban for E-cigarettes. The committee will meet again on Monday to discuss amendments to […]