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Muskegon County smoking ban takes effect  

Jump to full article: WZZM 13 Box Z (Grand Rapids, MI), 2009-11-09

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A smoking ban covering businesses across Muskegon County takes effect Monday.

The Clean Indoor Air Regulation Act applies to all indoor businesses, from sports arenas to bingo halls. But there's a state law protecting all Michigan bars and restaurants from the ban. It sounds like a good deal for restaurants, but at least one owner wishes the ban went a little further.

"I'm just sorry restaurants and bars weren't included in this ban that's coming up now," says Lynne Fogarty of Main Street Pub in North Muskegon.

Her restaurant is not affected by Muskegon County's new smoking ban, but she wishes her place was.

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