The town adopted the sweeping bylaw Tuesday which prohibits smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes almost anywhere outdoors — including streets, sidewalks and parks. Hampstead Mayor Bill Steinberg said the tightened rules are aimed at protecting residents from the dangers of smoking. Hampstead resident Polina Belkina says she feels smokers are being unfairly targeted by the town's new anti-smoking bylaw. Steinberg said the city wants to avoid setting a "bad example" for young people by having people smoking cigarettes or joints on the streets. Hampstead Mayor Bill Steinberg says the town's new anti-smoking bylaw will protect residents from second-hand smoke.

Source: CBC News March 20, 2018 16:19 UTC