Posted on 09/14/2004 11:44:57 AM PDT by akorahil
Ramsey County board OKs smoking ban Jackie Crosby, Star Tribune September 15, 2004 STPONLINE
Ramsey County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a smoking ban in restaurants on Tuesday, saying it was a good compromise and a step in the right direction for public health.
Establishments that make more than 50 percent of their sales from alcohol could apply for an exemption, which could cost $100 or $200.
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Terrific - now restaurant owners have to pay to preserve their property rights.
welcome to Land of 10,000 Liberals.
my father-in- law's bar is in that county. so in addition
to paying an arm and a leg for a liquor license, this too.
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