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California Senate votes to ban smoking at the beach

Written on 1 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

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

Written on 14 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

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

Written on 7 Feb, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

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)