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Proposed “smoking” ban just the latest assault on personal freedom

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?”   Mecklenburg County wants to ban cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes on public lands, including golf courses, greenways and parks. It lacks the legal authority to prohibit…

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Mecklenburg County tries to use law banning “smoking” to ban more than smoking

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I talk to the police?”   Smoking outside is not far enough to health officials in Mecklenburg County. They want smokers to quit their habit altogether on any government-owned grounds. They also want to ban chewing tobacco and…

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