Thursday, May 29, 2008

House Exempts Bingo Halls from Smoking Ban

As we reported yesterday, the House voted 65-39 to pass their version of the smoking ban which exempted Detroit casinos and nonprofit bingos.

Below is an exerpt from a Detroit Free Press article on this topic:

Plans to exempt Detroit’s three casinos from a proposed statewide ban on smoking in workplaces got renewed life in the House today. On a 65-39 vote, the House sent yet another bill to the Senate to ban smoking except for casino gaming floors, cigar bars and bingo halls.

All proposals so far would ban smoking in all restaurants and bars, which has sparked controversy from those who say it will cost those establishments business.

For the full article, please see Chris Christoff, Casinos may get exemption from Michigan smoking ban, Detroit Free Press, May 28, 2008

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