Tuesday, March 22 2011
(Cigar Rights of America)
Representative Mary Sue McClurkin, R- Pelham, has introduced a comprehensive statewide smoking ban proposal (HB 149) in the State of Alabama. This is a stringent piece of legislation, seeking to reach into private clubs, and the means by which she defines "business" could clearly reach into cigar and specialty tobacco shops.
In fact, she makes no clear exemption for cigar shops. It also clearly bans smoking in all restaurants and bars throughout Alabama. The legislation also has strict rules for outdoor smoking. No more cigars at the Alabama and Auburn tailgate parties.
NOW, the bill has been scheduled "for action" on March 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the Joint Briefing Room on the 8th Floor of the State House.
We need for you to contact Health Committee Chairman
Jim McClendon. Tell him to schedule a Public Hearing on HB 149. Tell him to take it off this week's agenda. Your community tobacconist, and your ability to experience great cigars in Alabama depend on it.
It has to been defeated in the House before, but if it creeps out this year...it has passed the Senate as recently as last year.
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How Alabama residents can take action
Below are links to contact your member of the Alabama House and Senate. Call and write your member, TODAY! Additionally, please contact the members of the House Health Committee; where the legislation has been assigned.
Alabama House of Representatives
Alabama Senate
For information about tobacco legislation issues in your state visit cigarrights.org.
