19 September 2007

Holy Fucking Shit!

(09-19) 11:44 PDT OAKLAND - The Oakland City Council voted early today to ban smoking in ATM lines, parks and other public places.

The ordinance passed 5-0, with council members Larry Reid and Desley Brooks abstaining. Councilwoman Jane Brunner was absent when the council approved the measure shortly before 2 a.m., at the end of a marathon meeting.

In addition to ATM lines and parks, the law forbids smoking in outdoor dining areas, on golf courses and public trails, in child care centers and hotels, at bus stops and within 10 feet of bars.

The law will take effect a week after the council approves it on second reading. A second reading has been scheduled for Oct. 2.

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