Posted on 08/28/2002 4:40:47 PM PDT by SheLion
Edited on 04/29/2004 2:01:07 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Local health boards in Ohio have no authority to ban smoking in all public places, including bars and restaurants, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
In a 6-1 ruling, the court called the goals of anti-smoking activists well intentioned but said state law does not allow them to overrule the Legislature, which exempted bars and restaurants.
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