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VIDEO: American Cancer Society Could Appeal Smoking Ban Decision 

Judge Kathleen Trandahl ruled that petitioners do in fact have enough valid signatures to send the issue of smoking in bars, restaurants, and casinos to a vote come next November.

The American Cancer Society may appeal the decision.

The battle over the smoking ban continued inside this courtroom today as each side tried to convince the judge about petition signatures.

The state says many of the 25,400 signatures are invalid but petitioners disagree. It was a numbers game in court today with Judge Trandahl saying the petitioners have 2,244 more signatures than required to put the issue of lighting up to a vote.

Bob Hartford, Director of the South Dakota Music and Vending Association is happy with Judge Trandahl's decision.

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