Tag Archives: regulations

When the Boise, Idaho city council considers a new city ordinance that would prohibit smoking in more public places than are currently included in the state ban, they should consider the rationale behind the proposal as well as the consequences, suggested the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.

Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) September 26, 2011

When the Boise, Idaho city council considers a new city ordinance tomorrow that would prohibit smoking in more public places than are currently included in the state ban, they should consider the rationale behind the proposal as well as the consequences, suggested the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.

Council is considering Smoke Free Air Ordinances that, if passed, would add new restrictions to state laws that already ban smoking in public areas like restaurants to include bars and other workplaces like home-based businesses and tobacco shops. Proponents of the ordinance base their case on alleged health effects of secondhand smoke and surveys that show Boise citizens favor such a ban.

“It’s the tyranny of the majority,” said Bill Spann, chief executive officer of the IPCPR. “There are more non-smokers than smokers, so if you take a poll and ask Continue Reading

Virtually everywhere you look, there is a non-smoking sign or a new ban passed that prohibits cigarettes from burning. In spite of all the regulations on smoking, many people continue to light up. The following list of states; based off government data, bans and restrictions, taxes and sales, and smoking attributed deaths compiled by Health.com, represents the greatest percentage of population that continues to defy legislature and smoke.

Missouri: This state is all for smoking when it comes to taxes. A whopping 17 cent tax is imposed above the government's $1.00 per pack. Perhaps the low cost of tobacco is an encouragement to keep on puffing?

Louisiana: In a state known for wild parties in the streets, it should come as no surprise that more than one in five people smoke. State Senator Rob Marionneaux has tried, without success, to gain support of a ban aimed at stubbing out Continue Reading

In Utah, Stacy Basinger is making the rounds to Price, Helper, and Wellington City Councils requesting that a boundary be included in city ordinances preventing smoking within 25 or 50 feet of ballparks. Ms. Basinger stated, "There's no constitutional right to smoke anywhere you want." She is steadfast in believing that the right to smoke ends when other lives might be at risk as a result of second-hand smoke.

Under fire is the health and well-being of those participating in sports activities. Those youngsters don't have the same choice to decide what they are inhaling as their smoking spectators. Smoking is currently Continue Reading