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Baltimore City Council advances bill to ban players from using tobacco products
HOW THIS ALL WORKS AND SIMILAR PROPOSALS TO BAN ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT STADIUMS ARE CURRENTLY LAW, AND 16 MAJOR LEAGUE CITIES. THE GOAL IS TO RID BASEBALL OF TOBACCO AND SET A POSITIVE EXAMPLE FOR KIDS. NOW, THE BETTER THINGS I’M GOING TO THROW ON MY HARD SLIDER, BUT I REACH BACK FOR LEVI GARRETT CHEWING TOBACCO, BASEBALL HAS A LONG HISTORY WITH TOBACCO USE. WHILE PLAYERS NO LONGER PITCH TOBACCO PRODUCTS, MANY STILL PUBLICLY CHEW, DIP, OR SNUFF. YOUNGER KIDS WOULD LOOK UP TO THEM AND THEY WOULD EMULATE IT. GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. WEDNESDAY, A BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE VOTED TO ADVANCE A BILL TO BAN ALL TYPES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS FROM CITY STADIUMS. WE KNOW THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE IMPRESSIONABLE, AND IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW THE ATHLETES THAT THEY ADMIRE, THAT THEY’RE CHEERING FOR AND FIGHTING FOR EVERY DAY TO TO WIN BALL GAMES ARE ALSO BEING GOOD EXAMPLES FOR THEM. TOBACCO PRODUCTS ARE ALREADY BANNED AT CAMDEN YARDS INSIDE AND 25FT OUTSIDE OF THE STADIUM. BUT THE POLICY DOES NOT EXTEND TO PLAYERS. THE TEAM CAN’T JUST TELL THE PLAYERS THAT THEY CAN’T USE TOBACCO PRODUCTS BECAUSE BASEBALL IS A UNION SHOP. THE CITY ORDINANCE CHANGES THAT BY TURNING THE POLICY INTO LAW AND TO INCLUDE SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS. THIS MAINLY IMPACTS THE PLAYERS THAT ARE COMING TO THE CITY. AND SO THERE IS A FINE THAT WOULD LIKELY IMPACT PLAYERS. THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES SUPPORT THE ORDINANCE. THE BALL CLUB ISSUED A STATEMENT THAT READS, AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE REALIZE THAT NOW MORE THAN EVER, WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR CITY AND OUR CITY’S CHILDREN. NOT ONLY HAVE WE DECIDED TO SUPPORT THIS ORDINANCE, BUT WE HAVE ALSO PROACTIVELY BANNED TOBACCO PRODUCTS HERE AT CAMDEN YARDS, AS WELL AS OUR SPRING TRAINING HOME IN SARASOTA. THEY’RE KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK HERE IN BALTIMORE. THE ORDINANCE ALSO HAS THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY IN NAACP. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE BECAUSE THIS IS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE. THIS LIMITS THE TOXINS IN THE AIR THAT’S IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OUR MOTHERS, OUR EXPECTANT MOTHERS, OUR CHILDREN, AND OUR FAMILIES. THE PROPOSAL NOW GOES BEFORE THE FULL CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERING, IF PASSED AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR. SUPPORTERS ARE EXPECTED TO GO INTO EFFECT BY SPRING TRAINING. REPORTING FROM
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Baltimore City Council advances bill to ban players from using tobacco products
Updated: 12:30 AM EST Feb 13, 2024
A bill that would ban players from using tobacco during games is advancing.The Baltimore City Council unanimously voted to enact an ordinance that would prohibit the use of all tobacco products in Baltimore City stadiums, including Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.The stadiums already have their own anti-tobacco policies in place, but this legislation will extend to players who were protected from those policies thanks to the players’ union.Video above: Bill would ban players from using tobacco at Camden YardsSimilar proposals to ban all tobacco products are already law in 16 Major League cities. The goal is to rid baseball of tobacco and set a positive example for kids.While players no longer pitch tobacco products in commercials like in baseball days of yore, many still publicly chew, dip or snuff.”This legislation demonstrates a strong commitment on and off the field to the health of Baltimore’s fans, especially the youngest generation. Whether it’s a little league game in Irvington Park, a football game at Morgan State, or another Orioles playoff run at Camden Yards, this policy will create healthy environments and ensure we’re modeling healthy behaviors for our youth. This bill codifies Baltimore’s commitment to help its citizens live long, fulfilling, tobacco-free lives,” said Kevin O’Flaherty, director of Advocacy for the Northeast Region at Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, in a release.The Baltimore Orioles released a statement when the legislation was introduced, saying: “The Orioles today announced their support for the city of Baltimore Council Bill 23-0418, which prohibits the use of all tobacco products in stadiums within Baltimore City, including Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Additionally, the Orioles will ban the use of all tobacco products at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex, Baltimore’s Spring Training home in Sarasota, Florida, as well as at the Buck O’Neil Complex at Twin Lakes Park.”‘As an organization, our top priority is to ensure that we are always doing what is best for our club and our community,’ Kerry Watson, the Orioles’ executive vice president of public affairs, said in a statement. ‘That is why, after numerous conversations with our front office, coaching staff, and city officials, we have made the decision to support the city’s ban of tobacco products at stadiums throughout Baltimore.'”The Orioles have a longstanding history of supporting tobacco-free living. Smoking was first banned in all seating areas of the ballpark in 1993. The ban was later expanded to prohibit smoking and the carrying of lit tobacco products within 25 feet of Oriole Park, including the Warehouse and other outdoor spaces along the gates.”The club also partners with Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) to promote tobacco-free living as part of the Orioles Health and Fitness Challenge. Launched in 2016, the partnership with Sarasota County Schools teaches students about the importance of physical fitness, healthy eating, and tobacco-free living.”The bill now heads to Mayor Brandon Scott’s desk for signing.
BALTIMORE —
A bill that would ban players from using tobacco during games is advancing.
The Baltimore City Council unanimously voted to enact an ordinance that would prohibit the use of all tobacco products in Baltimore City stadiums, including Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
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The stadiums already have their own anti-tobacco policies in place, but this legislation will extend to players who were protected from those policies thanks to the players’ union.
Video above: Bill would ban players from using tobacco at Camden Yards
Similar proposals to ban all tobacco products are already law in 16 Major League cities. The goal is to rid baseball of tobacco and set a positive example for kids.
While players no longer pitch tobacco products in commercials like in baseball days of yore, many still publicly chew, dip or snuff.
“This legislation demonstrates a strong commitment on and off the field to the health of Baltimore’s fans, especially the youngest generation. Whether it’s a little league game in Irvington Park, a football game at Morgan State, or another Orioles playoff run at Camden Yards, this policy will create healthy environments and ensure we’re modeling healthy behaviors for our youth. This bill codifies Baltimore’s commitment to help its citizens live long, fulfilling, tobacco-free lives,” said Kevin O’Flaherty, director of Advocacy for the Northeast Region at Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, in a release.
The Baltimore Orioles released a statement when the legislation was introduced, saying: “The Orioles today announced their support for the city of Baltimore Council Bill 23-0418, which prohibits the use of all tobacco products in stadiums within Baltimore City, including Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Additionally, the Orioles will ban the use of all tobacco products at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex, Baltimore’s Spring Training home in Sarasota, Florida, as well as at the Buck O’Neil Complex at Twin Lakes Park.
“‘As an organization, our top priority is to ensure that we are always doing what is best for our club and our community,’ Kerry Watson, the Orioles’ executive vice president of public affairs, said in a statement. ‘That is why, after numerous conversations with our front office, coaching staff, and city officials, we have made the decision to support the city’s ban of tobacco products at stadiums throughout Baltimore.’
“The Orioles have a longstanding history of supporting tobacco-free living. Smoking was first banned in all seating areas of the ballpark in 1993. The ban was later expanded to prohibit smoking and the carrying of lit tobacco products within 25 feet of Oriole Park, including the Warehouse and other outdoor spaces along the gates.
“The club also partners with Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) to promote tobacco-free living as part of the Orioles Health and Fitness Challenge. Launched in 2016, the partnership with Sarasota County Schools teaches students about the importance of physical fitness, healthy eating, and tobacco-free living.”
The bill now heads to Mayor Brandon Scott’s desk for signing.
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