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[North Carolina] Senate to take up bill loosening smoking laws
A North Carolina Senate bill invalidating some local government and community college smoking rules that go farther than state law is up for a committee vote. The bill heads to the Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee Tuesday. The bill leaves in
May 14, 2013
Burlington (NC) Times-News
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May 14, 2013 12:50
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[California] Palo Alto City Council approve public park smoking ban
With a 7-1 vote, the council approved a ban that covers the city's 38 parks and open spaces. The ban ordinance also increases other no-smoking buffers in the city from 20 to 25 feet. Ultimately, the council majority felt the ban boiled down to protecting
May 14, 2013
KLIV 1590 (San Jose, CA)
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May 14, 2013 12:48
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[District of Columbia] Transportation and the Environment: B20-93 and B20-95
Bill 20-93, the Prohibition of Smoking Near Playground Act of 2013, would prohibit smoking within 25 feet of any playground. Bill 20-95, the Smoking Restriction Amendment Act of 2013, would also prohibit smoking within 25 feet of a playground and would
May 13, 2013
Council of the District of Columbia
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May 14, 2013 13:26
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[District of Columbia] D.C. Considers Banning Smoking Around Playgrounds
The D.C. Council heard testimony Monday supporting a new smoking ban within 25 feet of any city playground. It would be the first city legislation affecting smoking in places other than buildings and restaurants. Smoking already is banned in public build
May 13, 2013
NBCWashington.com
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May 14, 2013 13:18
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[New York] No smoking at state parks, historic sites
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York's smoke-free areas will be expanded to state parks and historic sites. The expansion will take effect for the 2013 peak summer season and will carry a fine of up to $250 plus surcharges if individuals fail to com
May 13, 2013
The Legislative Gazette (NY)
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May 13, 2013 16:16
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[Missouri] Is smoking in public park a constitutional right? Supreme Court refuses case
Arthur Gallagher, a smoker, challenged a ban on lighting up in city buildings, parks, and playgrounds in Clayton, Mo. The Supreme Court turned away the case Monday.
May 13, 2013
Christian Science Monitor
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May 13, 2013 13:35
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[Asia, Malaysia] MySihat considers making Kuching Waterfront smoking-free zone
One of Sarawak's popular tourist destinations, the Kuching Waterfront, could become a totally smoking-free zone. Malaysian Health Promotion Board (MySihat) chief executive Datuk Dr Yahya Baba said a proposal had been made for Kuching Waterfront to join t
May 12, 2013
The Star (my)
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May 13, 2013 04:17
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[Malaysia] MySihat to help make Kuching Waterfront an anti-smoking zone
MySihat, formerly known as Malaysia Health Promotion Board, will be conducting a public survey at the Kuching Waterfront with the aim of implementing an anti-smoking zone in the area probably by October this year.
May 12, 2013
Borneo Post (my)
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May 13, 2013 04:16
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[Delaware] Dewey bans smoking on beach
Town officials, touting their main attraction of "our wonderful safe and clean beach," on Saturday became the third municipality along the Delaware coast to ban smoking on the beach, the dune area and crossovers. The ban, which covers both the beach and
May 12, 2013
Wilmington (DE) News Journal
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May 12, 2013 16:53
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New York expands no smoking zones in state parks
The governor's office announced Friday that the state is expanding the number of smoke-free areas at state parks, pools and historic sites, including many of New York's popular beaches.
May 11, 2013
Rochester (NY) Democrat and Chronicle
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May 11, 2013 13:36