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Smoking ban concerns brought to Marion council  

Local tavern owners have asked Mayor Robert Butler and his police department to enforce state smoking bans.

Butler told the Marion City Council Monday that he had been approached about certain taverns which are allowing smoking.

"They are concerned about our enforcement of the no smoking ban," Butler said. He said one tavern in particular is apparently posting smoking hours at the business.

Public safety commissioner Jay Rix said the police department has been monitoring bars for such violations, but will step up efforts in light of the complaints.

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