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New law prohibits chewing tobacco at Oneida County properties

By By PAT BAILEY

Story Created: Dec 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 16, 2009 at 6:26 PM EDT

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Chewing tobacco is no longer an accepted habit in or on any Oneida County owned properties.

The new law will coincide with other county laws that prohibit smoking unless in a designated part of county properties.

Legislator George Joseph introduced the law, and said that when people chew tobacco and use "spit cups," it can put other people's health at risk.

"If nothing else, what it does is bring focus to the hygiene of others around us," Joseph said. "If it is just the start in doing that, then it is worth it."

Those caught breaking the law are subject to a written violation notice. Any offense thereafter could result in a fine.
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