 |
|
|
cigarettes & tobacco news |
|
GOVERNOR SIGNS SMOKING BAN
In Urbana, bars and restaurants have been smoke-free since the
first of the year, but a Champaign ban that took effect on Jan.
31 was repealed by May 16.
"This makes it more consistent throughout the state," said
Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing. "I think any city that has an
ordinance like this already is going to be happy, because it
means that outlying areas won't have a competitive edge."
Champaign Mayor Jerry Schweighart said he opposed the statewide
ban, but he was not surprised to hear that it had been signed
into law.
|
|
|
