January 06, 2009
Kaine will try for smoking ban again
State lawmakers are taking another crack at banning smoking in restaurants, hoping this year’s General Assembly will be friendlier than in the past. In Arlington County today, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is expected to propose a statewide restaurant smoking ban as part of his 2009 legislative agenda. Yesterday, Del. David L. Englin, D-Alexandria, filed legislation that would prohibit smoking in all indoor restaurants and bar and lounge areas. A violation would carry a $25 civil penalty.
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