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The Sordid History of the California State Beach Smoking Ban: Part I – The Stolen Bills

September 16, 2019 12:51 pmSeptember 16, 2019 3:44 pm

On the eve of the signing of SB 8 and AB 1718, the bills that would ban smoking in state beaches and parks, the California Globe has uncovered new information about the developments, changes, and consequences of the bills. In...

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Ban on Smoking on State Beaches and in State Parks Up for Approval

September 3, 2019 5:31 pmSeptember 4, 2019 12:40 pm

‘Just as California banned smoking at indoor venues decades ago, it is time that visitors enjoying our state beaches and state parks be protected from the harm caused by smoking.’ Senate Bill 8, which would ban smoking in both...