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[New Jersey] Smokers disagree with public park smoking bans in North Jersey Municipalities.

As three more North Jersey municipalities — Garfield, Secaucus and North Bergen — passed ordinances this week designating parks and recreation facilities smoke-free zones, Smith expressed frustration. "We're pariahs already. It shouldn't be bothering any
Hackensack (NJ) Record/Herald News
added Mar 17, 2013 11:23
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[New Jersey] Smoke free environment

Secaucus joined many local municipalities on Tuesday, March 12 by adopting an ordinance to prohibit the use of tobacco products in public areas such as within 35 feet of municipal buildings, and in parks and recreational facilities. Signs invoking the Gl
Hudson (NJ) Reporter
added Mar 17, 2013 10:41
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[New Jersey] Public smoking prohibited

Township bans smoking in parks, recreation areas, municipal buildings
Hudson (NJ) Reporter
added Mar 17, 2013 10:37
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[New Jersey] North Bergen adopts ordinance to ban smoking in public parks

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance banning smoking on public parks and property Wednesday night at the town commissioners' meeting. Mayor Sacco cited a concern for public health, especially that of
Hudson (NJ) Reporter
added Mar 15, 2013 14:53
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[New Jersey] Garfield becomes latest Bergen community to ban smoking in public places

A recent ordinance passed by Garfield officials that bans smoking in public parks and recreational areas aligns the city with 14 other Bergen County communities that have similar limits on the books. File photo
NJ.com
added Mar 15, 2013 14:03
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Experts from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Address Smoking Dangers During March 20th 'Kick Butts Day'

Experts at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)-School of Public Health are available for comment on cessation efforts, the development of lung cancer and other health effects of smoking. T
Newswise
added Mar 11, 2013 18:01
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Cigarette Smuggling Costing New Jersey

The reason for the sudden rise in cigarette sales by gangs is simple. "Because of the tough fines and penalties in many of the drug issues and crimes, it's shifted those people who can make less money, get higher penalties, more fines," he explained. "S
NewJerseyNewsroom.com
added Mar 6, 2013 07:55
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[New Jersey] Princeton officials considering proposal that would ban smoking in public areas

Princeton's Board of Health is scheduled to vote March 19 on a proposal that would ban smoking on municipal property, town-owned public parks and outside pools. First-time violators would face $250 fines.
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 5, 2013 18:27
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New Jersey burned by cigarette smugglers

New Jersey could be losing up to a half-billion dollars a year because of cigarette smuggling. Lawmakers are considering a measure to crack down on it. The legislation would increase the fines and penalties for importing and selling cigarettes without p
WHYY (Philadelphia, PA)
added Mar 4, 2013 05:53
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[New Jersey] PRINCETON: Health board plans smoking ban in parks

Princeton will seek to ban smoking in all municipal public parks and recreational facilities to combat exposure to second-hand smoke, the first community in Mercer County to take such a step.
Princeton (NJ) Packet
added Feb 22, 2013 04:15
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