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Unanimous vote bans smoking from around playgrounds
Jump to full article: NBCWashington.com, 2009-09-15
Author: JIM IOVINO
Intro: A unanimous vote by the Rockville City Council Monday night changed the city's smoking policy so that smoking is now banned 40 feet away from playgrounds at city parks. The policy change now makes Rockville one of the strictest local municipalities when it comes to restricting smoking.
Smoking is banned in restaurants, bars and nightclubs in Maryland. In Rockville, smoking also is banned at city pools, playing fields and dog parks.
No fines or penalties will be enforced as it is a change in policy, not a new law.
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