Categories
· Business (Tobacco)
· Teen Smoking/Youth
· Smokefree Policies
· Letter
USA, by State
· Louisiana
|
Jump to full article: Thibodaux (LA) Daily Comet, 2009-08-18
Author: Gail Brigham
Intro: The New Orleans City Council recently passed an ordinance that will restrict new businesses from selling tobacco products if the business is located within 1,000 feet of a school, church, public park or recreation facility.
The Joseph Project, a faith-based organization, spearheaded the ordinance, which was originally designed to cover only one neighborhood in New Orleans (Central City). With the help of city Councilwoman Stacy Head, a champion for the cause, The Joseph Project leaders were able to expand the ordinance to all of Orleans Parish.
Congratulations to the Tangipahoa Parish Council for passing the Parish Clean Air Law, which prohibits smoking in parish buildings, parks and official vehicles. This marks an important step in the right direction for Tangipahoa and for all of Louisiana.
Jump to full article » |