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Revised Richardson smoking ban would include businesses 

In a change of direction from previous discussions, the Richardson City Council is considering a strict citywide smoking ban that would no longer exempt businesses, including bars and bowling alleys.

Council members discussed the issue late into the night Monday and will review a revised draft ordinance May 5. They could vote on it as early as May 12.

Three council members, Mayor Steve Mitchell, Dennis Stewart and Rhea Allison, joined Pris Hayes in supporting a comprehensive ban modeled after a Plano ordinance in effect for nearly a year.

As with the Plano law, the one in Richardson would apply to all kinds of businesses but one: tobacco retailers.

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