Virginia Parts With its 400 Year Tobacco History

Virginia bars and restaurants are soon to be affected by a new smoking ban. This state has been hooked on tobacco since the first settlers established Jamestown, about 400 years ago. As of December 1st, this state becomes one among many states to ban smoking in bars and restaurants. Though this is not to be the strictest of bans as smoking will be permitted in separate rooms with proper ventilation systems. Going back as far...

Smoking Police at Widener University School of Law

Professors at Widener University School of Law will be taking on new role, smoking police, at the start of the new academic year. They will not undergo extensive training and they will not be wearing uniforms, but they will be carrying cards that give extensive details on the new smoking ban that will be implemented. The ban prohibits any kind of tobacco product or its use on campus, both indoors and outdoors. The...

University of Kentucky Trying to Ban Smoking on it...

As of yet, the sidewalks adjacent to the University of Kentucky have not fallen under the smoking ban that is soon to be implemented by the university. However, the assistant vice president for campus services, Anthony Beatty, has asked the Urban County Council to allow enforcement of the smoking ban on the sidewalks. There has been some discussion on changing the memorandum of understanding and the main question of concern...

Montana Reserve Slips Finds Loophole in Smoking Le...

Due to a slip in Montana's statewide smoking ban, people who want to have a smoke with their beer are still able to do so, even though smoking indoors has been in place since the beginning of October. The State of Montana indoor smoking ban has no effect on those living on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Smokers at the KwaTaqNuk Casino are still happily puffing away, and this chain of casinos has both smoking and...

Medical Marijuana Laws Loosening Up in the United ...

As bans on smoking grow stronger in the United States, laws prohibiting marijuana are easing up. Cannabis-related prosecution has been ordered to stop by federal prosecutors in the 13 states where the medical use of the drug is not illegal. It is wrong to prosecute those people who comply to state existing state laws, according to Attorney General Eric Holder. However, the air is not completely clear he warns, those using...

Public Health Unit in Ontario Pushing for Smoking ...

More restrictions are being added to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, with Peel Public Health pushing for a ban on smoking in apartments and condos. Legislation protecting residents in multi-unit dwellings from exposure to second-hand smoke, is the ultimate goal of the health unit. Smoking in enclosed spaces like public places and workplaces, are already prohibited under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. But, Queen's Park is being...