NE1: Repeal of the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban Act

[Goldwater]

I think that, in it's current form, the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban infringes on the rights of business owners, private property, & of the people to make their own decisions. While I would be open to other regulations of smoking, shush as banning it in all government buildings, I think a broad ban of smoking in all in buildings is too intrusive.

[Goldwater]

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Apparently section 3 was vetoed, and I forgot about the exceptions in section 5, but I still think that whether or not smoking is allowed should a be a decision that's up to the business owner.

[Goldwater]

I don't see why a business should have to sell cigars to allow smoking in their establishment, although I would be open to requiring that a business which allows smoking must not allow admittance to minors.

[Goldwater]

I could support this as long as there is a viable alternative put in its place. Perhaps making it so a restraunt has to have a non smoking area, and also a ban from public places. On its own I could also support the removal of section 2 and fewer restrictions on section 5. At the moment though I'm inclined to vote nay.

What exactly do you mean by public places? As for the non smoking area rule, would an exception for for restaurants that are only open to adults be acceptable?

[Goldwater]

I will make an amendment:

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[Goldwater]

AYE