I understand, but a statewide ban is not the way to go. Let the merchants decide. It can happen if enough pressure from folks like yourself is brought to bear.
I myself don't like going into a restaurant and smelling the cigarette smoke, but I don't adhere to state government decrees.
I agree with you that merchants and businesses should decide. I don’t like government regulations. The problem is that some arrogant people don’t care about anyone but there own nasty habits and would lite up anyhow. I work in a place that has a no tobacco policy and people still lite up.