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Smoking Ban May Force Restaurant to Close
It's been smoke-free since opening three years ago. The governor says going smoke-free will save businesses money in fire and health insurance.
Kaine also says it will also save the lives of countless restaurant workers for years to come. The law goes into effect December first.
A restaurant is Madison Heights may be forced to shut down after the smoking ban takes effect.
Owners of La Carreta have two restaurants just a quarter mile apart. One is all smoking and the other is completely non-smoking.
Because they're so close together, owners believe they deserve an exemption to the smoking ban because they built the new restaurant specifically for non-smokers.
Jesse Aguirre, La Carreta Manager, said, "They're really close to each other and one would be smoking and one would be smoking and one would be non. As far as they won't get it, that's up to the Governor."
The smoking La Carreta plans to stay open a few weeks after the ban to see if there's any value to having both restaurants that close together.
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Latest Comments on "Smoking Ban May Force Restaurant to Close"
posted by: Chubrock on 5:24 pm on 10/12/09
Ha! Just look at the smokers whining like little babies. If you can't enjoy a meal for 30-60 minutes without lighting a cigarette, you got a problem. Why should I have to sit there and smell nasty smoke while I'm eating with my family? And guess what? I smoke occasionally but never around others who don't...why? Because I'm considerate of others.
I can't wait to watch the smokers fidgeting and hurrying to leave dinner because they can't do without their precious nicotine for a few minutes. If you need tobacco during dinner, take a dip or a chew since that won't bother anyone.
This issue isn't about health to me, it's about not having to smell the nasty crap when I'm eating. Don't forget to bring your heavy jackets to dinner this winter smokers!!!
I can't wait to watch the smokers fidgeting and hurrying to leave dinner because they can't do without their precious nicotine for a few minutes. If you need tobacco during dinner, take a dip or a chew since that won't bother anyone.
This issue isn't about health to me, it's about not having to smell the nasty crap when I'm eating. Don't forget to bring your heavy jackets to dinner this winter smokers!!!
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