Jump to full article: Auburn (NY) Citizen, 2009-07-03
Author: Kathleen Barran / The Citizen
Intro: The Niles Town Board has nixed a proposed law prohibiting the use of smokeless tobacco products in town buildings and town vehicles.
While state law regulates smoking in public places, it does not address the issue of other forms of tobacco use.
The ordinance would have imposed a maximum fine of $250 and 15 days in Cayuga County Jail for using smokeless tobacco products in town buildings, on municipal grounds or in town vehicles.
The board voted 3-2 against the proposal at its meeting Thursday night, mainly because of enforcement issues and possible infringement on individual rights. Bernard Juli and Alberta Winters voted for the law, while town Supervisor Rick Slagle, Glenn Porter and Clarence Edmonds voted against it.
Board members decided to hold a work session before the next regular town board meeting to discuss options other than creating an ordinance prohibiting such use.
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