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Detroit City Council Bans Smokeless Tobacco at Sporting Events

Oct 22, 2025 | 3:38 PM

Mar 17, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A general view outside the northwest entrance of Little Caesars Arena on an empty sidewalk. Photo: Raj Mehta ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

DETROIT ~ Oct. 22, 2025 ~ Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, have been banned at Detroit sports venues in a 7-2 vote by the Detroit City Council. The ban will go into effect soon, covering stadiums such as Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field, and Comerica Park. Whoever disobeys could have to pay $100, along with facing a misdemeanor. Fines could reach $500 in the case of further wrongdoings.

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Oct. 22, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR‘s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the new ban on smokeless tobacco at Detroit sports venues.

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