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Neb. attorneys want smoking ban case dismissed  

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-06-30

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State attorneys have asked a Lancaster County district court to reject an Omaha pool hall's request to declare Nebraska's new smoking ban unconstitutional.

Big John's Billiards is fighting the law that took effect June 1, saying the law's exemptions are arbitrary. . . .

In arguments submitted Monday, the state says the court doesn't have jurisdiction over the state or the issue.

A hearing on the matter is set for Aug 6.

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