People caught smoking or in possession of tobacco could be assessed a $92 fine.
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Aberdeen smoking ban goes into effect April 15
March 15, 2007
An anti-smoking ordinance, passed by the Aberdeen Board of Aldermen, goes into effect April 15.
The ordinance bans smoking in “all public places” in Aberdeen, including “bars, bingos, childcare facilities, all city buildings, hotels, indoor shopping malls, restaurants and polling places,” said Aberdeen City Clerk Jackie Benson, noting smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of building entrances.
The ban was approved by aldermen Feb. 20, with Mayor Cecil Belle casting a tie-breaking vote, but it is not in effect until 30 days after publication.
“I think they modeled it after the Tupelo and Starkville (bans),” Benson added. “We’ve had some people who are not happy about it, because they feel it’s their business and they shouldn’t have the aldermen tell them (what to do). But some restaurant owners are happy about it. One put up a non-smoking sign when they approved it, getting ahead of the game.”
Violators face fines, not to exceed $50 for the first offense and a maximum of $250 for the second offense, Benson said.
Aberdeen smoking ban goes into effect April 15
March 12, 2007
ABERDEEN, Miss. Starting April 15th, the city of Aberdeen’s smoking ban in public buildings will take? effect.Aberdeen City Clerk Jackie Benson says the ordinance bans smoking in “all public places” in Aberdeen.
He says that includes bars, bingos, childcare facilities, all city buildings, hotels, indoor shopping malls, restaurants and polling places.
Benson says smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of building entrances.
The ban was approved by aldermen February 20th with Mayor Cecil Belle casting a tie-breaking vote.
Violators face fines, not to exceed 50 dollars for the first offense, and a maximum of 250 dollars for the second offense.
Samuel expects the ban to reduce the number of park fires caused by smokers.? People caught smoking or in possession of tobacco could be assessed a $92 fine.
