Calif. Bill To Ban Smoking In Apartments Advances
Calif. Bill To Ban Smoking In Apartments Advances
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Senate has cleared the way for a law that would ban smoking in apartments statewide.
SB 1598, authored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, is aimed at protecting nonsmokers from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
"This year, consumer protection bills are getting an added emphasis, given the limitations presented by the budget," Padilla told the Los Angeles Times.
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The legislation would allow landlords to impose smoking bans in buildings that they own.
Supporters said the legislation will protect children from smokers.
Opponents, including Sen. Dick Ackerman of Irvine, said the bill is unnecessary meddling.
It now heads to the state Assembly for approval.
http://www.knbc.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Senate has cleared the way for a law that would ban smoking in apartments statewide.
SB 1598, authored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, is aimed at protecting nonsmokers from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
"This year, consumer protection bills are getting an added emphasis, given the limitations presented by the budget," Padilla told the Los Angeles Times.
Click here to find out more!
The legislation would allow landlords to impose smoking bans in buildings that they own.
Supporters said the legislation will protect children from smokers.
Opponents, including Sen. Dick Ackerman of Irvine, said the bill is unnecessary meddling.
It now heads to the state Assembly for approval.
http://www.knbc.com
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