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Savannah GA Mayor Seeks Ban

July 16, 2010
J. Glynne Loope
 
One of my favorite cities in America also has a Nanny State Mayor. It seems that Savannah, Georgia Mayor Otis Johnson wants to ban smoking in not only every public place, but private clubs and cigar shops too. The ordinance would be stronger than any statewide legislation. Another mayor bored with the real issues of the day, so he talks about tobacco.
 

Johnson is supporting an initiative from Healthy Savannah, the American Lung Association and other organizations that would close loopholes in the 2005 Georgia Clean Air Law.

The Savannah proposal would eliminate smoking in all bars and restaurants, private clubs, retail tobacco stores and long-term care facilities. It also would prohibit smoking within 15 feet of the entrance of any public building.

Under the 2005 law, bars and restaurants that do not hire or allow access to minors may continue to allow smoking, as can establishments that have private rooms with separate air-handling systems for smoke.

Savannah's ordinance is modeled after one in Charleston, S.C. Johnson has asked City Attorney Jimmy Blackburn to review the model ordinance, which the mayor hopes to present to council this summer.

To read the entire article from the Savannah Morning Herald, click. 

 

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