VA Senator Watkins explains his NO vote on smoking ban
Over a month ago I emailed my State Senator John Watkins asking him to vote for a public smoking ban. Today, he finally got back to me with his thoughts… Thank you for sending your thoughts on the Virginia Smoke Free Air Act. This legislation, introduced by Senator Whipple, restricts smoking in public buildings and other enclosed area […]
Over a month ago I emailed my State Senator John Watkins asking him to vote for a public smoking ban. Today, he finally got back to me with his thoughts…
Thank you for sending your thoughts on the Virginia Smoke Free Air Act. This legislation, introduced by Senator Whipple, restricts smoking in public buildings and other enclosed area with the exceptions of private homes, clubs and designated smoking hotel and motel rooms. It also requires the posting of “No Smoking” signs inside and at the entrances of prohibited areas. Civil penalties for smoking in a prohibited area will be not more than $100 for the first offense and $250 for subsequent offenses.
I voted against the bill because I thought it placed undue restrictions on such things as ash trays and signage and it also placed over-reaching restrictions on outdoor workplace requirements.
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