Day: August 19, 2016

Gov. Christie Conditionally Vetoes Bill Banning Smoking in Public Parks

Gov. Christie Conditionally Vetoes Bill Banning Smoking in Public Parks

Gov. Chris Christie recently conditionally vetoed legislation that would have prohibited smoking at all public parks and beaches in New Jersey. Under the Governor’s proposed changes, the law would be limited to state-owned property. The proposed legislation (A-893/S-1734) extends the provisions of the New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act, which