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[Oklahoma] Pryor's smoking ban banned

A Pryor city ordinance, as it stands, prohibits smoking on all public property, which would include parks or other outdoor property owned by the city. The Oklahoma attorney general ruled that cities cannot ban smoking in outdoor areas they own or operate
Pryor Creek (OK) Daily Times
added Mar 19, 2013 13:10
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[Oklahoma] Senate advances bill to let cities, counties ban smoking on their properties

The state Senate passed a measure Wednesday that would allow cities and counties to ban smoking on properties they own or operate. Senate Bill 501 by Sen. Frank Simpson, R-Ardmore, heads to the House for consideration after securing Senate approval by a
Tulsa (OK) World
added Mar 14, 2013 09:24
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[Oklahoma] Senate advances bill to let cities, counties ban smoking on their properties

The state Senate passed a measure Wednesday that would allow cities and counties to ban smoking on properties they own or operate. Senate Bill 501 by Sen. Frank Simpson, R-Ardmore, heads to the House for consideration after securing Senate approval by a
Tulsa (OK) World
added Mar 14, 2013 07:32
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[Nebraska] Tobacco tax to help fund UNMC cancer center still igniting critics' ire

City of Omaha officials gave a verbal pledge to a panel of legislators Wednesday to collect no more than $35 million from its recently enacted local tax on tobacco. "Once we meet that $35 million obligation, that will be the end of it," said the city's l
Omaha (NE) World Herald
added Mar 14, 2013 07:27
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[Nebraska] Neb. lawmaker to offer deal on Omaha tobacco tax

A Nebraska lawmaker who took aim at Omaha's new tobacco tax is working on a deal that would allow the city to continue collecting it, at least until the tax fulfills its purpose of helping finance a University of Nebraska cancer research center.
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 10, 2013 12:37
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[Florida] Smoking Bans Finding Opposition

A lobbyist for the restaurants said the association supports the amendment but stopped short of saying it would now support the bill. The bill does have influential supporters, including Senate Appropriations Chairman Joe Negron, R-Stuart, who is a co-s
Lakeland (FL) Ledger
added Mar 10, 2013 12:05
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[Florida] Smoking bill could be in jeopardy

Some lawmakers' concerns over government oppression could doom a bill to allow cities and counties to impose their own smoking bans on public property, like beaches and parks.
Lakeland (FL) Ledger
added Mar 9, 2013 20:42
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[Florida] EDITORIAL: Smoking in Public Areas: Clear The Air

Senate Bill 258 was approved 10-0 last month by the Regulated Industries Committee. Let's hope the bill and its House companion gain a similar level of acceptance in the full Senate and House, so local governments can restore sensible restrictions on sm
Lakeland (FL) Ledger
added Mar 5, 2013 15:24
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[California] Update to the Guide to Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Program January 2012

NOTE: State law allowing changes in smoking policy largely inapplicable in Berkeley. A new state law, Civil Code section 1947.5, allows landlords to ban smoking in residential dwellings, even if previously allowed. However, this law does not preempt loc
City of Berkeley
added Mar 5, 2013 10:50
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[New York] 2nd Circ. Grants Cities Carte Blanche To Curb Tobacco Sales ($$)

The Second Circuit's decision to uphold New York City tobacco sales restrictions gives other cities free rein to all but ban types of tobacco products, attorneys say, while still tantalizing public health advocates with the possibility of one day allowing
Law360
added Mar 4, 2013 05:20
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