smoking ban

February 12, 2013 | Staff Writer

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MoCo Council Meets on Feb. 12

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to take action on Feb. 12 on legislation that will establish a ban on smoking on certain county property and on another bill that would provide increased funding to promote the county as a good place to hold conventions and for tourists to stay. The elected leaders will also […]

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February 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Smoking Ban (Video)

Council member Nancy Floreen introduced a bill to ban smoking from all facilities owned or leased by Montgomery County. In this video clip you will learn there has been very little opposition to the proposal. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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January 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Jan. 22: County Council Public Hearing and More

The Montgomery County Council at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, will hold a public hearing on Bill 33-12 that would ban smoking on property owned or leased by Montgomery County. The ban would include all County properties except public rights of way. Councilmember Nancy Floreen is the chief sponsor of the bill. The Council’s […]

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December 5, 2012 | Staff Writer

Smoking Ban For Health or Revenue (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken asks his panelists about the real purpose behind the proposed smoking ban on Montgomery County owned property given that only 11% of county residents smoke which is below the national average. Panelists Jim Shalleck, Cynthia Rubenstein, and Jerry Cave debate the smoking ban. Take a look. Learn more about […]

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November 24, 2012 | Staff Writer

Smoke Free Montgomery Bill (Video)

Montgomery County Council member Nancy Floreen, along with seven co-sponsors, will introduce a bill on November 27 banning smoking on all property owned or leased by the county. The smoking ban will apply to land around county buildings, parking garages, and recreation centers. In this video Council members Nancy Floreen and George Leventhal explain why […]

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November 16, 2012 | Staff Writer

Floreen Proposes Smoking Ban (Video)

Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen will introduce a bill banning smoking on all property owned or leased by the county. In this video clip, she explains why. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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November 14, 2012 | Sonya Burke

Floreen Proposes Smoking Ban on MoCo Property

Montgomery County Council member Nancy Floreen is proposing a bill to ban smoking on property owned or leased by Montgomery County. The ban would include all county properties except public rights of way. She plans to share details of her proposal at a press conference in Rockville on Nov. 15. The bill, which is scheduled […]

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