Smoking Rules
Clear the air about smoking marijuana in your facility
While it may have become legal to use and grow marijuana in California, thanks to Proposition 64, the law does come with certain terms and conditions. Marijuana still cannot be smoked in public places, unless allowed by a local ordinance. Tobacco smoking restrictions also apply to marijuana– if a place bans tobacco smoking, marijuana smoking […]
States that Smoke the Most, Yet Buy the Fewest No Smoking Signs
Check out the connections between high cigarette taxes, declining smoking and lung cancer and then interest in No Smoking Signs. Sadly many rural states still have fewer smoking bands and higher mortality rates. We also throw in a red red-vs-blue state political map for comparison.
A Colorado ban on smoking in casinos leads to fewer ambulance visits
Anti-smoking advocates have won uphill battles in banning smoking from restaurants, public spaces, and workplaces, but it’s been more difficult to clear the air in certain locations—such as casinos, which are generally exempt from indoor smoking bans. Yet a Colorado-focused study found that a ban on smoking in casinos has resulted in a drop in […]
Colorado Springs smoking ban makes parks smoke-free
The smoke cloud is lifting over Colorado. In a six to two vote last week, the Colorado Springs City Council voted to prohibit smoking in public parks. By putting in place a smoking ban for all city parks in addition to trails and other open spaces, the city council intends to reduce cigarette butt litter and […]
Starbucks tells smokers: no smoking within 25 feet of stores
Americans and Canadians who enjoy a cigarette with their Starbucks café mocha may want to change their routine. A new company ban that went into effect on June 1st, 2013 prohibits smoking within 25 feet of a Starbucks store. Smoking is already banned inside Starbucks stores. However, the new ban extends to all 7,000 company […]
The gateway smoke: e-cigarette usage is up among youth
Tempting flavors, a celebrity fan base, and a reputation for being a healthy alternative have likely contributed to electronic cigarettes’ popularity among adults and, as a recent study suggests, children and teens. E-cigarette use is on the rise among American teens, according to a recently released CDC report, National Youth Tobacco Survey. The specifics? One in […]