Jump to full article: KETV/TheOmahaChannel.com, 2008-04-03
Intro: The fairness of Omaha's smoking ban was in question on Thursday before the state Supreme Court.
Owners of the Marylebone Tavern said the smoking ban violates the state constitution by creating special privileges to other businesses.
The ban allows a five-year grace period for bars that don't serve food, for keno parlors and for Horsemen's Park.
Attorneys for both sides argued before a meeting of the Nebraska Supreme Court held at Creighton Law School. The Marylebone argued that all businesses should be treated the same. The city said the ban should be phased in.
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