New York smoking ban goes live and draws lawsuits: A statewide smoking ban takes effect in New York today. WNBC in New York reports that two groups -- the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association and CLASH (Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment) -- announced lawsuits to question the constitutionality of the ban. The state health department has posted on its web site the full text of the Clean Indoor Air Act, guides for the public, compliance information for restaurant and bar owners and even suggested signage.
Posted by franchiselawblog at July 24, 2003 10:30 AM