Effect of No Smoking Laws
chitownlawyer
Florida
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:44 AM
Our Legislature and Governor, in their collective paternalistic wisdom, have decided that all indoor spaces in the State will go smoke-free after the first of the year. The enforcement provision of the statute lets the enforcing local governmental body (municipality or county) get 50% of all net fines levied for statutory violations. The purpose of this, of course, is to provide a dis-incentive from local officials turning a blind eye to violations.
What effect, if any, do you think the ban will have on strip club patronage. I live essentially on an interstate border, there are about 15 clubs on my side of the State line. Repressive laws prevent similar establishments from opening up in the adjacent State. SO, will customers stay out of strip clubs because they can't smoke there, even though there is no competing alternative within easy reach?
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