State Status
No Preemption
Pending Legislation
News Summary
Both sides are fuming
Publication Date: 2005-03-21
- Author:MARK PERKISS
- Publication:The Times
On the other hand, Larry Williams of Trenton says he and other smokers deserve the right to light up while they sit and drink in their favorite bar instead of being forced to go outside.
The two typify the conflict of rights and freedoms with which lawmakers are grappling as they consider a proposed law barring smoking in indoor workplaces, including restaurants, bars, casinos and private clubs, such as American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.