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Agencies set to enforce smoking ban Monday 

Local law enforcement agencies are set to enforce the statewide smoking ban that will go into effect Monday.

The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in enclosed workspaces including restaurants, bars, keno establishments and other workplaces and indoor public places.

“As we receive calls, we’ll respond and investigate as our manpower permits,” Fremont Police Lt. Jeff Elliott said.

Elliott said it will be up to the investigating officer’s discretion whether to issue a citation or give a verbal or written warning.

Likewise, Dodge County Sheriff Steve Hespen said his deputies likely will give warnings to first-time offenders in the time after the law goes into effect.

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