Politics & Government

Should Smoking in Apartments Be Banned?

The ban would impact many residences in Waltham.

Would you support a ban on smoking in apartments?

A proposed state law would prohibit smoking ciagrettes in apartment but it has failed to gain significant support, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Opponents of the bill told the newpspaper that banning residents from smoking in their own homes infringes on their rights, according to the paper. A 77-year-old Lunenburg resident proposed the idea because he is allergic to smoke and would like to move into an apartment.

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