A regional council east of Melbourne could be the first to introduce smoking bans in outdoor areas. ...more...
New York City gets its own public-smoking ban. Who's next?
New York City is the latest city to make headlines by passing an outdoor smoking ban that would apply to parks and beaches. Other cities have enacted similar smoking bans in public places, but evidence may be scant as to whether they really clear the air. ...more...
Smoking in New York City's parks, beaches, boardwalks, pedestrian plazas and other public spaces will be banned from May 23 despite complaints about excessive meddling by government in people's private lives. ...more...
U.S. Smoking Bans, State By State
Smoking bans are big news these days -- with New York City's new law forbidding residents from lighting up in parks, on beaches and in public plazas causing a stir. ...more...
Vanderburgh County bans smoking in all bars, restaurants | VIDEO
Calling it a public health imperative and a plus for economic development, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners voted 2-1 tonight to reinstate a tougher smoking ban for bars and restaurants outside Evansville city limits. ...more...
New York mayor bans smoking in parks, beaches
New York: the city that never smokes. Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a law Tuesday banning smoking in parks, beaches and busy gathering places like Times Square, the health department said. ...more...
Arizona smoking bans drawing fewer complaints
But some say restrictions hurt business ...more...
Public smoking bans cut heart attack rates
Smoking bans in public places can significantly reduce the number of heart attacks, two U.S. research teams reported Monday. ...more...
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