Governor To Sign Smoking Ban Friday
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Governor To Sign Smoking Ban Friday
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places.
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March 10, 2010

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places.

Parkinson has scheduled a ceremony for 10 a.m. Friday in the
south wing of the Statehouse's second floor. He's also planning to
re-enact the signing Monday in Kansas City, Kan., and Salina.

Legislators approved the bill two weeks ago, and it will take
effect July 1.

The bill bans smoking not only in restaurants and bars, but in
retail stores, libraries, theaters and most places of employment.

It has exceptions for tobacco shops, private clubs and
designated smoking areas in nursing homes. The most-criticized
exception is for the gambling areas of new state-owned casinos.

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