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Recent news stories show that Tennesseans overwhelmingly support smokefree air in restaurants and other public places. Smokefree environments have come to communities across the nation, including Lexington and Louisville in the neighboring tobacco state of Kentucky. Legislators in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana have passed statewide bans on smoking in restaurants, showing more concern for their constituents than for the big tobacco industry which profits from their suffering and contributes to the rising cost of government-subsidized health care for the diseases caused by exposure to tobacco smoke.
News stories listed on this page focus primarily on Tennessee and surrounding states. In Tennessee, our legislators are letting us down by perpetuating a state law which actually prevents us from protecting our families from toxic tobacco smoke. Under TCA Section 39-17-1551, it is illegal for a city, town, or county in Tennessee to protect the rights of its citizens to breath smokefree air. That's as ludicrous as having a state law preventing the county health department from conducting hygiene inspections in restaurants.
If you are interested in following the news as it happens, please return to this page often because some news organizations remove stories from their web sites a week or two after they are published. Also note that articles about a location which are published in another state may be listed under one or both states.
UNITED
STATES and GENERAL INTEREST
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Tropical breezes blow fresher: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands ban smoking
USA Today, 26 November 2006Toxicity of smoking researched
Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia, 16 November 2006Smoking in the US: Bad News and Good News
American Cancer Society, 13 November 2006Voters Across America Rebuff Big Tobacco, Approve Ballot Measures To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 8 November 2006The Great American Smokeout turns 30
The Robesonian, Lumberton, North Carolina, 8 November 2006Air quality five-times worse where smoking allowed
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 18 October 2006Banning Smoking In Public Places - Time To Clear The Air
eMaxHealth, North Carolina, 11 October 2006National Restaurant Association chair...
Fast Casual, Kentucky, 2 October 2006What do you think about banning smoking in restaurants?
I’ve sat on our board for 10 years and remember debating this on private property rights. I think the general consensus is we just want a level playing field. If we’re going to go to a smoke-free environment, make it smoke-free for everybody.
What do you mean by a level playing field?
It has to do with geography. I get concerned when I see municipalities or townships taking initiates that impact a particular geographical area. And then once you’re outside of that area, it’s administered by a different regime. An initiative like that needs to be statewide. To me, those kinds of issues are better debated at the state legislative levels than the city councils. The same with wage and hour mandates. I think those are things that should not be debated at the city level.
Heart attacks decline after smoking ban
Scientific American, 26 September 2006
ALABAMA
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City [of Madison] may decide on smoking ban early next year
The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 27 December 2006City may pursue state smoking ban
The Times Daily, Florence, Alabama, 5 December 2006City to discuss no smoking ordinances
The Andalusia Star-News, Andalusia, Alabama, 30 November 2006Daphne Council considering ban on smoking
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 21 November 2006Geneva County Smoking Ordinance
WTVY-4, Dothan, Alabama, 21 November 2006Smoker believes the smoking ban is good
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 20 November 2006Ventilation systems just don't work
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 19 November 2006Smoking ban violators face $100 fine
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 15 November 2006Tuscaloosa Smoking Ban Passed
Fox-6, Birmingham, Alabama, 27 October 2006Put an end to secondhand smoke
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 25 October 2006Smoking Controversy
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 25 October 2006City Council delays vote on smoking ban
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 18 October 2006Council lacks common sense
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 17 October 2006Friday Night Football Kicks Public Smoking
WPMI-15, Mobile, Alabama, 16 October 2007Proposed smoking ban is a weak step toward public health
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 15 October 2006City Council votes to limit restaurant smoking
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 13 October 2006City council has narrowed down smoking ban proposals
The University of Alabama Crimson White, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 6 October 2006Support a smoke-free Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 5 October 2006
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See Tobacco.org. On November 7, 2006, Arizona voters elected to go smokefree. Congratulations, Arizona!
ARKANSAS
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Teen proposes smoking ban in Bentonville public parks
Benton County Daily Record, Arkansas, 1 November 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, California law already prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Connecticut law already prohibits smoking in specified public places, including restaurants and bars, as well as workplaces with five or more employees.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Delaware law already prohibits smoking in public places and all workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Florida's state constitution prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants.
GEORGIA
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Georgia law already prohibits smoking in public places and most workplaces, including restaurants and bars. Exceptions include private bars, establishments which deny access and employment to minors, and separately ventilated rooms in restaurants and bars.
Hilton Head Island a Step Closer to Smoking Ban
WTOC-11, Savannah, Georgia, 2 October 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Idaho law already prohibits smoking in restaurants and bars, as well as publicly owned workplaces.
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KENTUCKY
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Madison should join clean-air movement
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 19 December 2006Smoking ban a step in the right direction
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 12 December 2006Oldham's smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 9 December 2006Oldham Co. adopts smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 December 2006Oldham to take up smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 4 December 2006Regional smoking debate could ignite in new year
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 28 November 2006Hearing Set On Oldham Smoking Ban
WLKY-32, Louisville, Kentucky, 26 November 2006Oldham County officials undecided about smoking ban
WHAS-11, Louisville, Kentucky, 24 November 2006Oldham smoking-ban vote near
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 24 November 2006Smoke-free is good
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 19 November 2006Girl honored for smoking ban effort
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 18 November 2006Nevada surprise: Partial smoking bans approved
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 15 November 2006Cottage goes smoke-free Nov. 16
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 15 November 2006Further reactions to smoking limitations
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 6 November 2006Poll finds 63% favor stronger smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 30 October 2006Bluegrass Poll: New smoking ban popular
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 29 October 2006Restaurants and smoking: Trying to keep the customer satisfied
The Ledger Independent, Maysville, Kentucky, 28 October 2006Report Says Smoking Ban Has Improved Air Quality
WKYT-27, Lexington, Kentucky, 27 October 2006Armstrong, other cancer panelists praise cities for indoor smoking ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 24 October 2006Cancer summit targets tobacco
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 24 October 2006Columbia, S.C., takes first steps to ban smoking in restaurants
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 18 October 2006Oldham residents comment on smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 18 October 2006Elizabethtown passes smoking ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 17 October 2006Smoking regulation
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 17 October 2006Louisville's new smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 17 October 2006Courtyard Marriott Smoke Free
WBKO-13, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 16 October 2006Louisville approves new smoking ban
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 13 October 2006New Smoking Ban Approved
WAVE-3, Louisville, Kentucky, 13 October 2006Speaking out on smoking ban as council vote nears
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 11 October 2006Speakers at meeting back Oldham smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 11 October 2006Tougher smoking ban could be step closer
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 9 October 2006What are council leaders smoking?
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 6 October 2006Smoking-limits comments sought
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 4 October 2006Oldham residents to get say on smoking limits
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 3 October 2006Western Kentucky students learn policy by pushing smoking ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 1 October 2006
LOUISIANA
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State's 'no smoking' law takes effect Monday
The Daily News, Bogalusa, Louisiana, 27 December 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Maine law already prohibits smoking in restaurants, bars, and public places.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Maryland law already prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Massachusetts law already prohibits smoking in specified public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
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MISSISSIPPI
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Smoking ban: Are you ready?
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 30 December 2006The tipping point arrives on smoking bans
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 16 December 2006Tupelo smoking ban holds
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 15 December 2006“In essence, this cause mirrors the tension between those who wish to act and do as they please in public places, whether for profit or leisure, as opposed to the right of the government to police such activities for the common good,” Mills wrote in the opinion.
“The scientific community has established beyond doubt that smoking is hazardous to both the smoker and his neighbors. The government and the public bear the consequences of tobacco usage through higher health and related costs. The governmental interest in protecting the general public from further health risks clearly outweighs any alleged chilling of individual rights to smoke in public,” the judge concluded.
--U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills
Mayor pressing Flora eateries to ban smoking
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 3 December 2006Smoking ban not ruled out for Vicksburg
The Vicksburg Post, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 3 December 2006Restaurants in Miss. should be smoke free
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 3 December 2006Mayor pressing Flora eateries to ban smoking
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 3 December 2006Changes made to no-smoking ordinance
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 26 November 2006City of Oxford tweaks smoking ban ordinance
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 25 November 2006Smoking ban will be good for everyone
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 24 November 2006Hattiesburg council OKs smoking ban
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 23 November 2006Reaction to smoking ban mixed
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 23 November 2006Hub City OKs restrictions on puffing tobacco in public
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 22 November 2006Hattiesburg aldermen may OK smoking ban
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 21 November 2006Reaction mixed on smoking ban plan
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 15 November 2006Hearing on smoking ban set for tonight
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 14 November 2006Let’s clear the smoke, Mississippi
The Democrat, Natchez, Mississippi, 13 November 2006Ridgeland weighs smoking ban
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 12 November 2006Council sets hearing on smoking ban
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 7 November 2006Hattiesburg bars, restaurants could ring in '07 with "no smoking" signs
WDAM-7, Laurel-Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 7 November 2006Smoking ban issue lights up new debate
The Meridian Star, Meridian, Mississippi, 5 November 2006What happened to earlier proposals?
The Meridian Star, Meridian, Mississippi, 5 November 2006Lights out for smoking
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1 November 2006Enact state ban on public smoking
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 26 October 2006Smoking: Oxford just became a nicer place
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 21 October 2006Partnership: Anti-smoking efforts harmed
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 21 October 2006Oxford joins list of towns in banning smoking in public areas
WREG-3, Memphis, Tennessee, 18 October 2006Oxford joins list of towns in banning smoking in public areas
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 18 October 2006Oxford smoking ban gets mixed reviews
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 18 October 2006Hattiesburg to consider smoking ban in bars, restaurants
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 9 October 2006Hattiesburg ponders smoke-free law
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 8 October 2006Smoking ban may be on way
Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 8 October 2006Hattiesburg to consider smoking ban in bars, restaurants
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 8 October 2006Restaurants full as smoke clears in Tupelo
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 6 October 2006Yes, a smoking ban is the answer
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 6 October 2006Smoking ban forum draws crowd in Oxford
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 4 October 2006
MISSOURI
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City should stop straddling fence on smoking
News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri, 19 December 2006KC chamber backs smoking ban
Kansas City Business Journal, Kansas City, Missouri, 12 December 2006Smoking bans
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 9 December 2006No-smoke ordinance discussed
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 7 December 2006Council hears report on ban
The Maneater, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 5 December 2006Details of smoking ban to be discussed
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 4 December 2006KC needs to overhaul its smoking ordinance
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 29 November 2006Push Against Puffers Grows
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 24 November 2006Kirksville council to vote on smoking ban
Kirksville Daily Express, Kirksville, Missouri, 14 November 2006KC should step up and pass smoking ban
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 13 November 2006Forum aims to raise tobacco awareness
The Maneater, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 10 November 2006Smoking ban gains support
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 3 November 2006Could Kirkwood go smoke-free? Voters will choose
Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 2 November 2006Independence to vote on smoking regulations INDEPENDENCE SMOKING BAN
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 1 November 2006Smoking protested with silence
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 25 October 2006Smokers have fewer options as restaurants move to no-smoking policies
The California Democrat, California, Missouri, 19 October 2006Health summit seeks to snuff out smoking, obesity
Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia, Missouri, 18 October 2006Columbia, SC, takes first steps to ban smoking in restaurants
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 18 October 2006Voters should approve two tough smoking bans
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 13 October 2006College town bans smoking in bars
Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 11 October 2006Columbia Bans Smoking In Public Buildings
Fox-2, St. Louis, Missouri, 11 October 2006Smoking ban decision must be taken seriously
Truman State University Index, Kirksville, Missouri, 11 October 2006Election 2006: Smoking ban will come to vote
Truman State University Index, Kirksville, Missouri, 11 October 2006Hearing on smoking ban set for tonight
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 9 October 2006Smoking Ban Sound-Off
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 9 October 2006If it's good for health, it's good for Columbia
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 8 October 2006Columbia City Council special meeting
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 8 October 2006Restaurateurs weigh in on smoking ban plans
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 8 October 2006Ventilation can't get rid of secondhand smoke's toxins
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 8 October 2006City survey finds 90 percent want smoke-free workplace [Click link and scroll down]
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 7 October 2006Survey: Smoking ban wouldn't keep people out of bars
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 4 October 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Montana law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants, bars, and casinos. However, there is a lengthy phase-in period for bars.
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See Tobacco.org. On November 7, 2006, Nevada voters elected to go smokefree. Congratulations, Nevada!
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NEW
YORK
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, New York law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
NORTH
CAROLINA
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New year brings more smoking bans at N.C. hospitals
WWAY-3, Wilmington, North Carolina, 31 December 2006Hilton Head gives preliminary approval to smoking ban
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 20 December 2006Charlotte-Douglas Airport Changes Smoking Policy
WSOC-9, Charlotte, North Carolina, 7 December 2006Let's blow away the toxic haze
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 2 December 2006Will Mecklenburg support smoking ban?
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 30 November 2006Support Grows for Sweeping Smoking Ban In N.C.
WRAL-5, Raleigh, North Carolina, 29 November 2006Smacking smoking
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 26 November 2006Health advocates push for more changes
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 22 November 2006Smoking bans gaining momentum
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 20 November 2006Tobacco Control Activists Optimistic With Changes, Data
NBC-17, Raleigh, North Carolina, 20 November 2006N.C. tobacco control activists optimistic with changes, data
Times News, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 19 November 2006DETERMINED: County health director won't back down
Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 19 November 2006Legislative building smoke free, bans likely to continue
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 19 November 2006Survey finds smoking ban supported [click link and scroll down]
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 18 November 2006We're not chopped liver
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 18 November 2006Health board explores smoking policies
Lumina News, Wrightsville, North Carolina, 16 November 2006Mike & Steve's Place bucks smoky trend
Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, north Carolina, 16 November 2006Mecklenburg health advocates seeking county smoke restriction
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 15 November 2006Study: New Air Systems Don't Clear Smoke
The Herald-Sun, Durham, North Carolina, 12 November 2006Restaurants go smoke-free in tobacco's 'home county'
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 11 November 2006Tobacco outcomes vary: Anti-smoking laws pass; California tax hike fails
Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 9 November 2006The Great American Smokeout turns 30
The Robesonian, Lumberton, North Carolina, 8 November 2006Smokers, be considerate of others
The Appalachian Online, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, 2 November 2006New Hanover County considering smoke-free restaurants
WWAY-3, Wilmington, North Carolina, 1 November 2006Nonsmoking? Not really
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 25 October 2006We're not blowing smoke
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 19 October 2006Air quality five-times worse where smoking allowed
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 18 October 2006Columbia OKs smoking ban
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 18 October 2006Medical centers to ban tobacco
Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 18 October 2006Resolution could lead to smoking ban
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 17 October 2006Mecklenburg County could ban smoking
WCNC, North Carolina, 16 October, 2006Banning Smoking In Public Places - Time To Clear The Air
eMaxHealth, North Carolina, 11 October 2006Poll: 65 percent of N.C. residents support smoking ban
Wilmington Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 3 October 2006Poll: 65 percent of N.C. residents support smoking ban
Times News, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 3 October 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, North Dakota law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants.
See Tobacco.org. On November 7, 2006, Ohio voters elected to go smokefree. Congratulations, Ohio!
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Oklahoma law already prohibits smoking in public places and most indoor workplaces, including restaurants. By March 1, 2006, restaurants must be totally nonsmoking or have separately ventilated smoking rooms.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Oregon law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants which deny access to minors.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Rhode Island law already prohibits smoking in public places and all workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
SOUTH
CAROLINA
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Smoking bans show good results
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 23 December 2006Hilton Head gives preliminary approval to smoking ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 20 December 2006Hilton Head gives preliminary approval to smoking ban
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 20 December 2006Hilton Head gives preliminary approval to smoking ban
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 20 December 2006Hilton Head to discuss smoking proposal today
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 19 December 2006Lowcountry businesses accept smoking ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 17 December 2006Lexington to weigh smoking ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 10 December 2006S.C. improves its smoking prevention ranking
Fox, Greenville, South Carolina, 7 December 2006Peeples says he'll back ban
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 1 December 2006Businesses show support for county smoking ban
The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, South Carolina, 1 December 2006City undecided on smoking ban
The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, South Carolina, 1 December 2006Mayor changes position on island smoking ban; proposal still alive
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 30 November 2006Looking for answers? Just follow the smoke
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 29 November 2006Council OKs bill that could curb smoking
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29 November 2006Beaufort County Considering Outlawing Smoking
WTOC-11, Savannah, Georgia, 27 November 2006County-wide smoking ban to be discussed
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 27 November 2006County smoking ban on track
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 24 November 2006Columbia no longer going up in smoke
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 14 November 2006Wide-open Nevada restricts smoking
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 14 November 2006Greenville has right idea about smoking
The Times and Democrat, Orangeburg, South Carolina, 9 November 2006Smoke-free vote set today
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 8 November 2006Public smoking in S.C.
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 8 November 2006Clemson City Council to discuss smoking ban
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 6 November 2006City ponders smoking ban
Spartanburg Herald Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 4 November 2006Smoking ban good for city
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 3 November 2006To ban, or not to ban
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 3 November 2006Ventilation does not clear out carcinogens
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 2 November 2006Greenville bans smoking in most buildings
The Post and Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, 1 November 2006Smoking ban OK'd
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 31 October 2006Greenville council votes to ban smoking
The Herald, Rock Hill, South Carolina, 31 October 2006Greenville Council Votes To Ban Smoking
WSOC-9, Charlotte, North Carolina, 31 October 2006City outlaws smoking in bars, restaurants
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 31 October 2006Greenville council votes to ban smoking
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 31 October 2006Greenville council votes to ban smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 31 October 2006Council passes smoking ban
Fox, Greenville, South Carolina, 31 October 2006Columbia right to push to give employees, patrons a break from smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 27 October 2006Greenville and Beaufort County give initial approval to smoking bans
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 24 October 2006Crowd jams city council chambers for smoking debate
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 23 October 2006Smokers Could Face Ban
Fox, Greenville, South Carolina, 22 October 2006Public gets to speak on proposed smoking ban
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 22 October 2006Council approves ordinance banning smoking in public places
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 18 October 2006If city bans smoking, we'll all breathe easier
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 19 October 2006Columbia OKs smoking ban
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 18 October 2006Columbia, SC, takes first steps to ban smoking in restaurants
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 18 October 2006Smokers could face ban
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 17 October 2006No Bluffton, Hilton Head restaurants are smoke-free
The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, South Carolina, 17 October 2006Greenville City Council considers smoking ban
The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, South Carolina, 17 October 2006Greenville City Council considers smoking ban
The Herald, Rock Hill, South Carolina, 17 October 2006Greenville City Council considers smoking ban
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 17 October 2006Greenville City Council considers smoking ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 17 October 2006Greenville City Council considers smoking ban
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 17 October 2006Complete workplace smoking ban needed
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 15 October 2006Columbia City Council hears viewpoints on smoking proposal
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 5 October 2006Public sounds off again about smoking ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 5 October 2006Countywide smoking ban to be pitched
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 4 October 2006Push toward smoking ban moves ahead
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 3 October 2006Hilton Head smoking ban moves to full council
The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, South Carolina, 3 October 2006Islanders to take up smoking
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 2 October 2006Hilton Head Island a Step Closer to Smoking Ban
WTOC-11, Savannah, Georgia, 2 October 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, South Dakota law already prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants, except those licensed to sell alcohol.
TENNESSEE
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Smyrna may require restaurant no-smoking sections
The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, 28 December 2006Non-Smoking In Smyrna Restaurants Discussed In Town Council
WKRN-2, Nashville, Tennessee, 28 December 2006Bill aims to douse smoking in workplace
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennesse, 26 December 2006Knoxville prepares for possible smoking ban
WBIR-10, Knoxville, Tennessee, 26 December 2006Smoking ban, tort reform among bills proposed for lawmakers
Oak Ridger, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 25 December 2006Smoking Ban, Tort Reform Among Bills Proposed
Fox-13, Memphis, Tennessee, 25 December 2006Smoking ban, tort reform among bills proposed for lawmakers
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennesse, 24 December 2006Stop the smokescreen: It's time to ban this health hazard in all public places in Tennessee
The Mountain Press, Sevierville, Tennessee, 21 December 2006It's time for ban on indoor smoking
The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, 18 December 2006No-go for tobacco
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 14 December 2006No smoking in bars favorable in Tennessee
WREG-3, Memphis, Tennessee, 13 December 2006Poll: Tenn. voters support smoke-free workplace law
WATE-6, Knoxville, Tennessee, 12 December 2006Survey Shows Some Tennesseans Favor Smoking Ban
WKRN-2, Nashville, Tennessee, 12 December 2006Let's take a stand against smoking, be free from trap
Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, 2 December 2006Smoke-free state promoted, no ifs, ands or butts about it
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 16 November 2006THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT: Pushing for a smoke-free Tennessee
WBIR-10, Knoxville, Tennessee, 16 November 2006‘Smoke Out’ seeks to stop bad habit
The Daily Beacon, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 16 November 2006Students Crusade for Smokefree Tennessee
WRCB-3, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 16 November 2006Ohio ban called key in war on smoking
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 12 November 2006How much smoke is in the air at Knoxville restaurants?
WATE-6, Knoxville, Tennessee, 7 November 2006Nonsmokers try to clear the air in public places
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 6 November 2006Finding a way out of the hazards of smoke filled rooms
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2 November 2006Smyrna council meets tonight
Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 26 October 2006Oxford joins list of towns in banning smoking in public areas
WREG-3, Memphis, Tennessee, 18 October 2006Professor calls for smoke-free restaurants in Martin
The Pacer, University of Tennessee at Martin, Tennessee, 9 October 2006
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Utah law already prohibits smoking in public places and restaurants, including attached bars. All employers must have a smoking policy meeting specified criteria.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Vermont law already prohibits smoking in public places, restaurants, bars, and private clubs. All employers must have a written smoking policy meeting specified criteria.
VIRGINIA
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2007 session may be 'no smoke'
Loudoun Times-Mirror, Leesburg, Virginia, 19 December 2006Norfolk City Council considers banning smoking in all restaurants
WAVY-10, Norfolk, Virginia, 14 December 2006Youth health group gets behind smoking limits
Virginia Pilot, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 7 December 2006Bell's second try deserves support
Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 16 November 2006Smoking restrictions? In Vegas?!?! Yeah, times change
Times Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 15 November 2006Study: New vent systems faulty
Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 12 November 2006Smoking bans gaining momentum
Times Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 27 October 2006Ted’s Montana Grill
Falls Church News-Press, Falls Church, Virginia, 19 October 2006The restaurant is...entirely non-smoking.
Only smoking at Bonefish to come from the grill
The Fairfax County Times, Reston, Virginia, 18 October 2006
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WEST
VIRGINIA
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W.Va., like Ohio, needs statewide smoking law
Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 19 November 2006Toxicity of smoking researched
Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia, 16 November 2006Bob Evans in South Point going smoke-free
Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 11 November 2006No Butts About It
WTAP-5, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 8 November 2006Ripley Restaurant Cited for Failing to Comply with Smoking Ban
The State Journal, Charleston, West Virginia, 24 October 2006
See Tobacco.org.
See Tobacco.org.
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