A new smoking ban will go into effect in New Orleans on April 22. The ban prohibits smoking cigarettes and electronic cigarettes inside casinos and bars.
Prison Smoking Bans Associated With Substantial Fall in Deaths Among US Inmates
A US study published on thebmj.com. finds that prison smoking bans are associated with a substantial reduction in deaths from smoking related causes, such as heart disease and cancer.
A US study published on thebmj.com. finds that prison smoking bans are associated with a substantial reduction in deaths from smoking related causes, such as heart disease and cancer.
Lawyers for Harrah’s Casino have predicted a 20 percent decline in revenues from smoking ban. Jade Russell, Harrah’s attorney on April 9 said, "What we’re asking you all today, respectfully, is an opportunity to understand really how this impacts one of the largest businesses in the city of New Orleans, both fiscally as well as physically."
The work environment of casino is unsafe for its employees because of secondhand smoke, said Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell, who sponsored the smoke-free ordinance.
Tougher Smoking Ban for British Columbia Smokers
Smokers might as well kick the butt. There will be no escape into outdoor areas in eateries or distant patios, as the newly to- be- released bill of British Columbia hits the public.
Smokers might as well kick the butt. There will be no escape into outdoor areas in eateries or distant patios, as the newly to- be- released bill of British Columbia hits the public.
The city council clarified on the smoking ban that only cigars can be smoked in cigar bars and only hookah pipes can be smoked in hookah bars.
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Smoking Ban in New York State Parks Ended by Judge
A smoking ban imposed in public parks and beaches across New York state last February has been ended by an US judge.
A smoking ban imposed in public parks and beaches across New York state last February has been ended by an US judge.
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Smoking Bans Do Not Help Smokers Quit Smoking
Smoking bans do not help smokers quit smoking as rules governing enclosed public places do not inspire enough of them to smoke less behind their own homes or maybe even quit altogether.
Smoking bans do not help smokers quit smoking as rules governing enclosed public places do not inspire enough of them to smoke less behind their own homes or maybe even quit altogether.
