First draft of New Orleans smoking ordinance bans all tobacco products from public areas
 

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New Orleans District B City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell caps off 2014's second Smoke-Free Week with the first look at a citywide smoking ordinance that aims to significantly limit where smoking is allowed, in the name of public and workplace health and safety.

The measure, which amends the city's already-existing smoking ordinances*under its Smoke-Free Air Act, prohibits not only cigarettes but all tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, hookahs and "natural or synthetic marijuana" and "other plant products"*in bars, casinos, private clubs, correctional facilities and other "public" areas, including workplaces and*school campuses, colleges and specialty schools. District A City Councilwoman Susan Guidry co-sponsored the measure.? [ Read more ]

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