Balto. Co. enacts ban on smoking in vehicles
Baltimore County told its employees Thursday morning that they are no longer allowed to smoke in local government vehicles, colleague Alison Knezevich reports.
In an email to workers, County Administrative Officer Fred Homan said the ban would go into effect immediately. Employees had been allowed to smoke in cars when they were by themselves, but not when they were with other workers.
"The science on smoking ... clearly indicates that decision was not in the best interest of employee health," his letter reads.
Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, the county health officer, had confirmed Wednesday that the ban was in the works.
Comments
Not only is smoking a health hazard, smoking ruins the interior of a car. Who wants to buy a stinky used car?
Posted by: PANTYHOSE | October 27, 2011 11:56 AM
Yeah, I still see the cops talking on their cell phones while driving everyday. Isn't that against the law? GO KUCF YOURSELF OWEMALLEY!!!
Posted by: John H,. | October 27, 2011 3:01 PM
Why were they even allowed to smoke in vehicle to begin with? Isn't the county subject the the MOSH regulations instituted in the early 90's that banned smoking in all workplaces, which also defined company vehicles as workplaces? Was this another regulation that only applied to private business?
Posted by: VotingMad | October 27, 2011 8:13 PM