Articles Tagged With ‘tobacco ban’




California Senate votes to ban smoking at the beach

California state senators voted Tuesday to ban smoking at beaches and parks. The bill would also prohibit disposing of tobacco waste at state parks and state beaches. [LA Times] Supporters of SB 1333 say the bill is necessary, not only... (Continue reading)

California bans smokeless tobacco at ballparks

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Sunday that bans smokeless tobacco at all ballparks in the state. [CBS Los Angeles] The new law, AB 768, imposes a ban that Major League Baseball has called for, but failed to deliver... (Continue reading)

SLO Housing Authority bans tobacco

The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo has banned tobacco inside all residences it leases. [Tribune] The Housing Authority implemented the new policy on January 1 to protect residents from health problems created by tobacco exposure. Tenants must now agree... (Continue reading)