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Breaking News: Belmont may ban almost all smoking
By Will Oremus
Citing mounting evidence that second-hand smoke is harmful, Belmont is pursuing a citywide smoking ban that appears to be unprecedented nationally.
At a meeting late Tuesday night, the City Council told staff to draft an ordinance making it illegal to smoke anywhere except in detached single-family homes. That includes parks, sidewalks, and even inside cars.
http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2006-11-15-bm-smoking
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And the government nannies keep on. I hope Belmont is also considering banning alcohol consumption and internal combustion engines.
By Will Oremus
Citing mounting evidence that second-hand smoke is harmful, Belmont is pursuing a citywide smoking ban that appears to be unprecedented nationally.
At a meeting late Tuesday night, the City Council told staff to draft an ordinance making it illegal to smoke anywhere except in detached single-family homes. That includes parks, sidewalks, and even inside cars.
http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2006-11-15-bm-smoking
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And the government nannies keep on. I hope Belmont is also considering banning alcohol consumption and internal combustion engines.