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August 30, 2009

Detroit Slow to Implement Smoking Ban

Posted in: Law & Regulation, Other Story

ashtrayThere has been a push to ban smoking in bars and restaurants in Detroit, but all the edges have not yet been smoothed out so it is still possible to smoke at most establishments in the city.

Non-smokers are up in arms about this fact, especially since smoking is not against the law in most restaurants. It is felt by many that smoking can really ruin a person's meal, which is something even for smokers.

However, there is really no reason for the non-smoking population to be worried about this, as the legislation will be passed - it's just a matter of time.

The problem is that the addresses of non-smoking bars are being published on the internet, and this could really cause problems for some businesses. It is also an unfair trade, because when the law is passed smokers will not have this kind of choice, a fact that is often overlooked…

[Via: examiner.com]

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