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Smoking ban marks one year

Publication Date: 2006-07-30
  • Publication:Bismarck Tribune

North Dakota's statewide smoking ban is marking its first anniversary this week, and there's talk of expanding it to include bars.

It could be a tough sell.

The state law that took effect last August bans indoor smoking in restaurants and most other public buildings. Bars are exempt. If they are in restaurants, hotels and bowling alleys, they are exempt if they are enclosed.

"I've not had the type of push for bars (to ban smoking) that we got for the restaurants from the public," said Rep. Clara Sue Price, R-Minot. "I think it's a tough sell for those looking to do that this session."

Sen. Ralph Kilzer, R-Bismarck, a sponsor of the current smoking restrictions, said he is not sure yet whether he would push for smoke-free bars.

Compliance with the state law appears to be high, said Kathleen Mangskau, the director of the state's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.

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