Monday, July 27, 2009

Galveston City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Smoking

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Galveston City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Smoking

Galveston, Texas
July 23, 2009

The Galveston City Council passed an ordinance banning smoking in bars and restaurants Island-wide. The measure passed with Council members Beeton, Mahoney, Woods, and Mayor Thomas voting in favor and Council member Fennewald and Mayor Pro-Tem Weber casting dissenting votes. Councilmember Colbert was absent from tonight’s meeting. More than two hours of public comment, much of it regarding the proposed ordinance, preceded the vote.

Galveston’s City Council amended the ordinance language and adopted a comprehensive smoking ban for Galveston Island that prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants, private clubs, and outdoor seating areas. Additionally, smoking is banned within 15 feet of an establishment’s primary entrance. This ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2010.

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