Category Archives: smoking cigarettes ban

New ban tobacco smokers does not breathe

On the day students return to campus in January of this year from the winter break, the air is fresh, clean and crisp. The campus will be completely tobacco-free because of the ban, and I’ll be smoking across the street.

New smoking ban

The ban on smoking in Alexandria bars began the first day of New Year, and anti-smoking crusaders have touted the health benefits, as a sufficient reason for Lafayette to become the second largest city in Louisiana to ban smoking in drinking establishments.

Nelson wants casino smoking ban lifted

Deadwood casinos that have blamed the smoking ban for a loss in revenue over the past year could get a break if state Sen. Tom Nelson, R-Lead, gets his way.

Kentucky lawmaker to propose statewide smoking ban

FRANKFORT, KY. — Backed by a coalition of health and anti-smoking groups, Rep. Susan Westrom said Wednesday that she plans to file a bill for the 2012 legislative session to enact a statewide smoking ban in public places.

California’s adult smoking rate at a record low

California’s numbers are down, but this time it’s a good thing. The state’s adult smoking rate is at a record low, with just 11.9 percent of adults lighting up.

Smoking ban defeated among many bills

Business continues at a fast pace as lawmakers work through lengthy committee hearings and floor calendars. This brief summary includes some of the legislative action recently taken by the State Senate and House of Representatives.

Smoking Bans Hitting Home

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Spain Plans To Close Restaurants That Infringe Smoking Ban

A restaurant that infringes Spain’s new law prohibiting smoking in bars and other canteens will be closed, according to government restaurants smoking banofficials.

Smoking ban bills could affect Big Country business

Smoking is not allowed in most public places in Abilene, but about 10 miles south of town, patrons of the Bar-B-Que Barn in Buffalo Smoking banGap are still permitted to pull up a bar stool and light a cigarette.