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Petitioning the Smoking Ban  

But, exceptions include: retail tobacco stores, and private places.

Business owners who oppose the smoking ban can circulate a protest petition-- and possibly force a public vote on the smoking ban.

Restaurant owners have the time to put up signs saying their establishment is going "smoke free" and even prepare an outdoor patio to accommodate smokers.

However, there is also time for opponents to submit a petition, and a new ordinance, to appeal or amend the ban.

If the petition is legally valid, state law requires the council to adopt the accompanying ordinance within 20 days, or give the public a vote on it within 90 days.

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