COMMISSIONERS ENACT TOBACCO BAN ON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OWNED PROPERTY

The Commissioners last week passed a resolution banning the use of all tobacco products on County owned property. This ban affects the 19-County owned work sites in Licking County. The action, championed by Commissioner Doug Smith, had been advocated for by the County Board of Health for several years. This applies to employees and the public as well. The County reserved the right to create designated smoking areas, more than 100-feet from a building entrance, for employees and the public if deemed necessary. While the ban applies to all tobacco products, Commissioner Smith cited his concerns over second hand cigarette smoke as a major factor in the action. This is an administrative action and no active enforcement is anticipated.