A law totally banning smoking in all public places was passed in 2023, serving as an extension to the 2008 law that banned smoking in indoor spaces
The ban would "address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products," Woodcock said at the time
But starting around 30 years ago, several states and territories (South Australia, ACT and Northern Territory) removed the criminal penalties for personal use of cannabis
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Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie, also chair of the recreation committee, said there will be designated smoking areas, but where those will be is uncertain