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Ocean Springs parks now smoke-free 

Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2009-08-09

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OCEAN SPRINGS -- City parks and athletic fields in Ocean Springs are now smoke-free zones after aldermen unanimously passed a new ordinance banning the use of all tobacco products within park boundaries.

The Ocean Springs Parks and Leisure Services Department will begin posting the "Tobacco Free" signs in about 30 days. The move to make the parks smoke free was spearheaded by 17-year-old Hallie Darphin, a member of the Mayor's Youth Council.

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