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[California] Council reaches compromise on smoking ban laws

The approved wording bans smoking on bar and restaurant patios adjacent to city streets, but still allows smoking on patios located on private property and permits smoking at cigar social events.
Coast News (Encinitas, CA)
added Jun 6, 2013 16:24
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[California] SMOKING BAN WEIGHED FOR OUTDOOR EATERIES

The Oceanside City Council is set to vote today on an ordinance that would prohibit anyone from lighting up within 25 feet of any restaurant patio or sidewalk cafe. A public hearing on the item starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 300 N. Coast Highway.
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 5, 2013 17:26
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Microsampling Air Pollution

he ran over to an idling Honda Pilot and held a small, black sensor to its tailpipe. On his phone, carbon monoxide levels, predictably, jumped off the chart. ... “Just sampling air,” ... and dashed on to a woman with a lighted cigarette.
New York Times Blogs
added Jun 4, 2013 02:05
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[Texas] Coffee And Cigarettes Part Ways In Starbucks Smoking Ban

Hallett said many areas presently lack legal prohibitions against smoking near building entrances. "It's huge," she said. "What Starbucks is doing differently, by banning smoking outside and on the patio, is showing leadership."
Medical Daily
added Jun 4, 2013 09:43
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[Wyoming] Casper Starbucks will follow company's smoke-free zone rules

As the city of Casper mulls the repeal of its public smoking ban, the Starbucks Coffee Co. is turning its patios and entrances into smoke-free zones. Starbucks will no longer allow smoking within 25 feet of its stores, including its two Casper standalon
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added Jun 2, 2013 10:11
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[Canada, USA] Starbucks bans smoking within 8 metres of stores

"Effective June 1, Starbucks' existing no-smoking policy will be extended to include outdoor seating areas of our company-owned stores in Canada," spokesperson Carly Suppa told CBC News in an email. " We want to provide all customers a safe, healthy envi
CBC News (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 10:48
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Starbucks Bans Smoking Within 25 Feet Of Stores

Of course, others are perfectly fine with the news, especially employees who no longer have to clean up after smokers. “[W]e do greenscapes several times a day and have to sweep up the multiple cigarette butts,” writes one on StarbucksGossip.com.
The Consumerist (blog)
added May 31, 2013 13:10
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PHOTO: Starbucks Posts No-Smoking Policy Notice

MarkMemmottNPR / Starbucks is taking its smoking ban outdoors.
Twitter
added May 31, 2013 13:07
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Starbucks Bans Smoking Within 25 Feet Of Stores

The company emailed the following statement to The Huffington Post: Starbucks takes pride in providing a comfortable environment at our stores where customers and members of the community gather. We always value our customers feedback, and we take serio
Huffington Post (blog)
added May 31, 2013 13:02
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Russian smokers enjoy last day of tobacco freedom

According to the new law, from June 1, smokers will not be allowed to smoke in public places, schools, universities, in buildings of state authorities, regional public transport, railway stations, airports, elevators and stairwells, playgrounds and bus st
Pravda Online
added May 31, 2013 11:34
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