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Olympia bar owner loses court battle against smoking ban 

A bar owner in Olympia who opened a smoking area has been found in contempt of court for violating the state ban on smoking in public places.

The owner of Frankies Sports Bar and Grill, Frank Schnarrs, had opened an area on the second floor of his bar where patrons were allowed to smoke for a $1 charge. He argues that a provision in the law allowed the exemption as a members-only club.

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