[Modernman]

"I dealt with it in California," she said. "My customers say, 'We'll just stay home and drink a six-pack there.'

I don't know if I buy this argument. I spent a lot of time in Claifornia during the late 90's. The bars were as hopping as ever- the smokers just stepped outside and had a smoke, then came back in. Granted, doing that in perpetually-warm Southern California is a lot easier than in Maine in February.

[SheLion]

I don't know if I buy this argument. I spent a lot of time in Claifornia during the late 90's. The bars were as hopping as ever- the smokers just stepped outside and had a smoke, then came back in. Granted, doing that in perpetually-warm Southern California is a lot easier than in Maine in February.

Oh yes! Our smoking decks in the winter. Just forking terrific!

[DumpsterDiver]

The bars were as hopping as ever- the smokers just stepped outside and had a smoke,

I'm not sure if it's only going to apply to public buildings, but starting next year Californians who light up must be at least 20 feet from any building entrances.