O’FALLON, Mo. — Just 15 days after voters passed a comprehensive smoking ban, opponents on Wednesday disclosed plans to gather signatures to spur another election on the issue.
A group called Repeal The Ban notified the city of its intention to petition for a referendum on the ban at a special election in November.
The ban – covering bars, restaurants and other indoor public places in St. Charles County’s largest city – ... Jump to full article >>
RICHMOND, Ky. — Officials in a Central Kentucky county have voted to add electronic cigarettes to its smoking ban.
Madison County banned smoking in indoor public places like restaurants, bars and workplaces in 2007. The county’s Board of Health voted 8-1 Wednesday night to include electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, in the ban.
E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution in a disposable ... Jump to full article >>
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health authorities are renewing a push to ban smoking in indoor public places, adding more venues like hotels and restaurants as of May 1, though still excluding many workplaces.
The guidelines given on the Health Ministry’s website are the latest effort to curb tobacco use in the country with the world’s largest number of smokers and where experts say huge revenues from the state-owned tobacco monopoly hinde ... Jump to full article >>
Legislation proposed to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and include e-cigarettes in the state’s Smoke Free Air Act, which prohibits smoking in indoor public places and workplaces, was unanimously approved Monday by an Assembly panel.
Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Bergen), a co-sponsor, said she’s concerned e-cigarettes are being marketed to children because they offer flavors like chocolate, banana and strawber ... Jump to full article >>
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Kirkwood voters will get to decide in November whether they want to ban smoking in public places within the city limits.
City Council members voted unanimously at their meeting Thursday to reject smoking ban legislation proposed by an anti-smoking group and allow voters to decide whether they want the ban.
Council members have until Aug. 25 to officially adopt legislation placing the smoking ban question on the November ballot.
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