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[Oklahoma] EDITORIAL: Decentralizing smoking laws ignites new options for local lawmakers

Even though it is better to control smoking at a local and not a state level, we do not support strict anti-smoking regulations, especially when they affect private businesses. A bar or restaurant should determine whether or not it is a smoking establish
Oklahoma Daily (UO)
added Feb 18, 2013 07:26
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[Washington] KING MOUNTAIN TOBACCO COMPANY, INC. v. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX

Enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes, as United States citizens, are subject to federal taxation unless explicitly exempted under federal law or by treaty. Fry v. United States, 557 F.2d 646, 647 (9th Cir. 1977). King Mountain is not exe
Leagle
added Feb 15, 2013 11:32
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[Oklahoma] Okla. physicians want local control smoking rules

The physicians appeared at the state Capitol Monday urging the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to approve the measure. A similar bill died in the Senate last year.
AP - Associated Press
added Feb 12, 2013 12:26
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Cities cannot mandate smoke-free parks, Oklahoma attorney general opinion rules

Edmond is one of the many cities across Oklahoma that have passed an ordinance related to smoking in public places. In 2009, the city of Edmond passed an ordinance related to smoking in city parks and playgrounds, Edmond city attorney Steve Murdock said
The Oklahoman
added Feb 12, 2013 12:13
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[Oklahoma] Governor’s tobacco push gaining allies

This week, the Oklahoma State Alliance of YMCAs came out in support of the legislation as did Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett. Ten cities and towns — none in Cleveland County — have passed resolutions in support of the changes.
Norman (OK) Transcript
added Feb 10, 2013 22:02
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[Oklahoma] Editorial: Fallin joins crusade for local tobacco controls

most states do allow cities to adopt their own tobacco restrictions, and that practice doesn't seem to have hurt business. We applaud Fallin's support of local control
Tulsa (OK) World
added Feb 10, 2013 21:46
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[Virginia] Va. Senate approves bill to ban smoking on beaches

Virginia’s Senate has approved legislation that would permit localities to tell smokers to butt out at public beaches. Sen. Ralph Northam, D-Norfolk, said his SB 1253 was inspired by Virginia Beach civic league fed up with the sight of cigarette detritu
Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot
added Feb 4, 2013 22:36
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[Virginia] Va. Senate approves bill to ban smoking on beaches

Virginia’s Senate has approved legislation that would permit localities to tell smokers to butt out at public beaches. Sen. Ralph Northam, D-Norfolk, said his SB 1253 was inspired by Virginia Beach civic league fed up with the sight of cigarette detritu
Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot
added Feb 4, 2013 22:36
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[Florida] VIDEO: Proposed bill aims to ban smoking in public parks

A proposed Florida Senate bill aims to give local governments the power to ban smoking in public parks and playgrounds.
WUFT - 89.1 FM (Gainesville, FL)
added Jan 31, 2013 12:07
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[Florida] Bill would allow smoking ban in parks, playgrounds

State Sen. Rob Bradley, whose district includes Alachua County, has introduced a Senate bill, SB 258, that would give cities and counties the ability to adopt ordinances that further restrict people from smoking on their property. The bill would give lo
Gainesville (FL) Sun
added Jan 27, 2013 22:55
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