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[Louisiana] Bill barring smoking near entrances of state-owned buildings stalls in Legislature

died in the Legislature Thursday. House Bill 111 would have banned smoking within 25 feet of a state-owned office building. The bill had made it past both chambers but was amended on the Senate floor to also bar smoking marijuana within the same paramet
New Orleans (LA) Times Picayune
added Jun 7, 2013 11:55
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[Australia] Monash Council renews call for state-wide ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas

At last week's council meeting, councillors approved a submission in which they asked the Government to strengthen its proposed smoking reforms. The council wants smoking banned at all sporting events and playgrounds, in alfresco dining and drinking are
Melbourne (Vic) Herald Sun (au)
added Jun 7, 2013 11:53
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[California] COUNCIL WATERS DOWN EATERY SMOKING LIMITS

After a contentious debate Wednesday night, the Oceanside City Council tentatively approved a watered-down ban on smoking at outdoor eateries, limiting the restriction to restaurant space on public sidewalks, not private property.
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 7, 2013 11:42
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[Pennsylvania] PennLive readers voted: Expand smoking ban and include public parks

It looks as if pro-smoking ban votes overwhelmingly beat out anti-smoking ban votes. Those who supported the expansion of the current law pulled in 325 of the 484 votes. Only 29 people thought the ban was "oppressive" and 123 people thought it was fine
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
added Jun 7, 2013 09:47
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[California] Ban on smoking at outdoor eateries splits council

In a dramatic meeting, a split Oceanside City Council approved on Wednesday a proposal to ban smoking at outdoor eateries on public sidewalks. The council was divided over an original version of the ordinance that would have banned smoking at any outdoo
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 7, 2013 09:15
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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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