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General Category => Hackensack Discussion => Topic started by: Editor on March 05, 2014, 08:41:14 AM

Title: Smoking Ban/Public Parks
Post by: Editor on March 05, 2014, 08:41:14 AM

Hackensack bans smoking in public parks
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
BY  HANNAN ADELY
STAFF WRITER
The Record   

HACKENSACK – Smoking will no longer be permitted in city parks and recreation areas under an ordinance adopted Tuesday.

The measure, which the City Council approved unanimously, also bans smoking within 35 feet of all municipal buildings.

The smoking ban covers cigars, cigarettes and pipes, as well as the "inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking device."

- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/news/248500281_Hackensack_bans_smoking_in_public_parks_smoking_in_parks__recreation_grounds.html#sthash.WuqeFNhK.dpuf

Title: Re: Smoking Ban/Public Parks
Post by: Homer Jones on March 05, 2014, 11:59:26 AM

Smart move including the  E cigarettes.

Title: Re: Smoking Ban/Public Parks
Post by: just watching on March 06, 2014, 07:45:28 AM

I wonder if this includes Marijuana. I hope so.  And would it be binding if NJ legalized it.

Title: Re: Smoking Ban/Public Parks
Post by: itsmetoo on April 01, 2014, 11:47:39 AM

Even if NJ legalized marijuana, it would seem that it would still be binding.  Cigarettes are legal and they are banned. 

Title: Re: Smoking Ban/Public Parks
Post by: Edwin on April 01, 2014, 02:48:28 PM

Why is it a smart move to include e-cigs? Have you ever been around somone who smoked them? They make almost no smell and it almost immediately disspiates, and that's indoors.
What public benefit is served by including e-cigs?