The city of Marion wants healthier employees and lower insurance premiums, so it's telling employees to snuff out their cigarettes and spit out their chew - at least while City Hall is footing the bill. Some of the city's 350 employees are unhappy about plans to ban all tobacco use on city-owned property, including parks, putting an end to the smokers' huddles near building entrances and in outdoor break areas. Employees also will be prohibited from using tobacco during work hours even while off-site if their lunch periods or daily breaks are paid.
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