Posts Tagged ‘boards of health’

Local Smoking Regulation: Should You Adopt a Health Rule or an Ordinance?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The new smoking law, S.L. 2009-27, not only prohibits smoking in most bars and restaurants across the state but it also significantly expands local governments’ authority to regulate smoking. Beginning January  2, 2010, local governments may adopt and enforce ordinances, board of health rules, and policies restricting or prohibiting smoking that are more restrictive than […]