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State control of smoking bans sought in Nebraska
Publication Date: 2005-01-20
- Author:Associated Press
- Publication:The Lawrence Journal-World
Sen. Pat Bourne of Omaha introduced a bill Wednesday that would preclude cities from enacting smoking bans that are tougher than existing state law.
The bill comes less than a month after a citywide smoking ban went into effect in Lincoln and as the Omaha City Council prepares to consider its own ordinance.
The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act allows businesses to choose whether to allow smoking, ban it or allow it in designated areas.