Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years then you probably already know that the columbus smoking ban passed and is now in full effect. Under the new law all smoking in enclosed public places or places of employment within the city limits of Columbus, with few exceptions, including private owned homes and tobacco shops, are prohibited. Outdoor smoking areas must now be at least 20 feet from the inside of the establishment and infront of the entrances and exits must be cleared of all smokers. Also under the bill any violators will be fined a $150 penalty and face civil charges. Even though the bill was passsed almost two years ago that hasn't kept organizations such as the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association and the Coalition for Consumer Choice from trying to change or at least constrict the widespreading ban, and buisness owners all over columbus are keeping hope that the bill that has hurt so many of their customers and their profits will someday soon be reversed. so now after reading this paper i hope that you can look back and answer the questions that were asked in the begining of this essay with a clearer and a much more informed view of the issue.
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