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[New Jersey] Public smoking prohibited

Township bans smoking in parks, recreation areas, municipal buildings
Hudson (NJ) Reporter
added Mar 17, 2013 10:37
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[California] Editorial: Renters deserve relief from smoking

One person's smoke invading a neighbor's apartment or condo is not just a nuisance in the way that excessive noise at 3 a.m. is a nuisance. It is a health hazard and should not be allowed. Levine is on the right track with AB 746.
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Mar 17, 2013 10:27
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[Ohio] BGSU considers campus-wide smoking ban

"I think for it to be successful it's going to require some cultural change which will take some time," says Dave Kielmeyer, BGSU Spokesperson. It's a move gaining popularity in Ohio.
WTVG-TV ABC 13 (Toledo, OH)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:53
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[Saudi Arabia] LETTER: Smoking ban

This is in response to the story “19 clinics shut down in Riyadh.” The government should also strictly ban people from smoking around the medical facilities and near pharmacies as it is a serious health hazard. This is what happens during prayer times.
Arab News (sa)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:43
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Smokefree Casinos

hundreds of thousands of commercial and tribal casino workers are still exposed to toxic secondhand smoke in their workplace daily. ANR will continue to do its part to clear the air sooner rather than later, and we appreciate member support in speaking up
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:40
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Breathing Space: Don't Buy the Ventilation Lie

In the late 1990's, Philip Morris hatched a strategy to promote ventilation systems and smoking rooms as a way to undermine smokefree laws. ... Advocates need to be clear that sections, rooms, or fancy casino air cleaning systems do not protect workers o
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:36
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[Michigan] Delta looks at easing its smoking policy

“The policy is unfair, outdated and prejudicial,” said Mike McRoberts, a smoker. “Many surrounding colleges and universities, including SVSU, have designated smoking areas. The policy is unenforceable.”
Midland (MI) Daily News
added Mar 15, 2013 20:02
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[New Jersey] North Bergen adopts ordinance to ban smoking in public parks

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance banning smoking on public parks and property Wednesday night at the town commissioners' meeting. Mayor Sacco cited a concern for public health, especially that of
Hudson (NJ) Reporter
added Mar 15, 2013 14:53
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[Massachusetts] Berkshire Community College campus to become smoke-free Aug. 1

North Adams (MA) Transcript
added Mar 15, 2013 14:25
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[New Jersey] Garfield becomes latest Bergen community to ban smoking in public places

A recent ordinance passed by Garfield officials that bans smoking in public parks and recreational areas aligns the city with 14 other Bergen County communities that have similar limits on the books. File photo
NJ.com
added Mar 15, 2013 14:03
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