Category Archives: Tobacco laws
Wayne County Shuts Down Bar For Violating Smoking Ban
In a first for Wayne County, the Copper Door bar in Westland was ordered closed Friday evening after an official with the health department saw a patron breaking the state’s year-old ban against smoking inside public buildings. The bar was … Continue reading
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Michigan Judge Rules On Smoking Ban
From the freep.com A Macomb County Circuit Court judge today did not rule the Michigan smoking ban is unconstitutional, but he denied an injunction by the county health department, essentially saying it can’t collect a $500 fine from a Warren … Continue reading
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Update: Patterson Drops Lawsuit
The Detroit News just posted this update on the lawsuit L. Brooks Patterson was filing against the State of Michigan Pontiac — In a surprise reversal, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said Thursday he intends to withdraw a lawsuit … Continue reading
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Oakland County Executive Says They Won’t Enforce Smoking Ban
Here’s a quick story from the Free Press today, Oakland County says it doesn’t plan to enforce Michigan’s smoking ban that’s set to take effect May 1. County executive L. Brooks Patterson told WJBK-TV he’ll sue over the smoking ban … Continue reading
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