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Virginian Saloon patrons will have to say goodbye to cigarettes come June.
Jump to full article: Jackson Hole (WY) News & Guide, 2009-03-25
Author: Traci Angel, Jackson Hole, Wyo
Intro: Public health concerns trumped property rights arguments Tuesday as the Teton District Board of Health unanimously approved a countywide smoking ban.
Seven appointed board members listened to about 45 minutes of public comment before approving the measure called the Teton District Smokefree Air Rule of 2009.
Julia Heemstra, program manager for Teton County Tobacco Prevention, and her supporters have worked for more than two years to pass a smoking ban.
"This is landmark," she said after the meeting. "It sets the highest precedent. The fact that the board of health decided to move forward themselves is incredibly courageous."
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