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[Louisiana] La. House votes to ban smoking near state-owned buildings

The House voted 84-11 Wednesday for a proposal that would ban smoking within 25 feet of the entrance to state-owned office buildings. Rep. Frank Hoffmann, R-West Monroe, said he's seeking the prohibition to cut down on the risks of secondhand smoke. He p
WVUE Fox 8 (New Orleans, LA)
added May 9, 2013 00:38
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[Canada] Blowing smoke

At the April 22 City council meeting the majority of City council felt a smoke free bylaw—one that would prohibit smoking in all public parks, playgrounds and restaurant patios within Rossland city limits—was a provincial health issue.
RosslandNews.com (ca)
added May 9, 2013 00:28
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[Texas] Gainesville passes its first smoking ordinance

Smokers in Gainesville will no longer be allowed to light up in certain buildings or even outside on some city properties and you could pay a hefty fine if you do. Gainesville city officials passed the city's first ever smoking ordinance Tuesday night. A
KXII (Sherman, TX/Ardmore, OK)
added May 8, 2013 07:04
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[Oklahoma] Fallin signs public smoking ban

Local control giving communities the authority to prohibit smoking in public parks and municipal buildings was signed into law this week by Gov. Mary Fallin. Senate Bill 501 gives cities and towns legal authority to ban smoking on any property they own o
Edmond (OK) Sun
added May 8, 2013 07:02
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Vietnam] Can the horror show spook smokers?

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm, which takes effect on May 1, imposes strict requirements on smokers, retailers, service and public facilities and cigarette manufacturers. A decree expected to take effect on July 1 spells out stiffer f
Thanh Nien (vn)
added May 5, 2013 22:08
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[West Virginia] Buckhannon smoking ban effective today; smokers upset

parts of the recently passed smoking ban could be revised. Davidson said he supports the banning of smoking in public parks and recreation areas, but that the inclusion of festival locations and electronic cigarettes in the ordinance may have pushed the b
Elkins (WV) Inter-Mountain
added May 5, 2013 20:29
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[Canada] LETTER: No evidence supports ban on smoking in parks

And now, again without supporting evidence, lives are there to be saved by banning smoking in open-air parks and beaches.
Victoria (BC) Times Colonist (ca)
added May 3, 2013 22:57
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[Canada] Support for a smoke-free bylaw in parks and on beaches

These findings suggest strong public support in Vancouver for the smoke-free bylaw in parks and on beaches. Jurisdictions considering such legislation should address attitudes which can promote or hinder its adoption. Examination of such policy support o
Health Policy
added May 3, 2013 01:57
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[Oklahoma] Gov. signs anti-smoking/local control legislation

Legislation giving communities local control over smoking in public parks and municipal facilities has been signed into law. Gov. Mary Fallen signed Senate Bill 501, by Sen. Frank Simpson and Rep. Pat Ownbey, on Monday. The measure also places Fallin’s Ex
Ardmore (OK) Daily Ardmoreite
added May 3, 2013 01:32
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[New York] Glens Falls Police make City Park smoking arrest

Glens Falls Police Chief Will Valenza said police have been dealing with frequent complaints about loitering and smoking in the park, and officers on Sunday arrested a man for violating the city’s ordinance banning smoking in city parks.
Glens Falls (NY) Post-Star
added May 2, 2013 12:58
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