Each Friday we take a look at new legislation on a local or state level.. This is what is happening this week…. Alaska – Governor Bill Walker has introduced HB304 that would raise the tobacco tax within the state. The current tax is 75% of the wholesale price and the new proposal would change it to 100% of the wholesale cost. Currently a cigar that has an MSRP of $10.00 in the state costs $13.75, under the […]
The city of Worcester, Massachusetts is taking up two new measures to broaden the city’s restrictions of smoking on Tuesday. The first measures calls on City Manager Edward Augustus Jr to increase buffers around specific buildings and increasing penalties for violators. The second measure calls for the city’s lawyers to change the penalty for violated the tobacco ordinance to a criminal offense and creating a revolving account to help fund compliance. The third measure asks […]
The city administration of Worcester, MA led by City Managed Edward M. Augustus is recommending a series of amendments to the existing tobacco laws. Despite the changes, the City Manager is emphasized that the city is not look to encumber local businesses or infringe on personal freedom. The changes include: Ban smoking in municipal parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches and other swimming areas. Ban smoking at all public library campuses. Ban smoking in public transportation, […]