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Ordinance will be implemented in 60 days prohibiting smoking in or within 20 feet of public places
Jump to full article: The Pine Log (Stephen F. Austin State University), 2008-04-17
Author: Marie Leonard
Intro: The ordinance will amend Chapter 46 "Health and Sanitation," Article III "Smoking Pollution Control" of the City of Nacogdoches Code of Ordinances. The ordinance was modeled after cities in Texas such as Dallas, Austin and Tyler that have all implemented a smoking ban in public places.
The purpose of the ordinance was stated to "promote public health by reducing public exposure to second-hand smoke." It will prohibit smoking in enclosed public places, such as offices, restaurants, bars, clubs and facilities owned by the city. Smoking is also prohibited within 20 feet of any public entrance to a building, as well as on any patio areas at restaurants.
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