There really is NO reason for a smoker to take that many smoke breaks, Joe! I always said: If a smoker can be outside smoking all the time, then they are not BUSY enough!"
When I worked, I could go for hours without even THINKING of a cigarette because I was busy! The minute things slowed down, that's when I went out to have a smoke.
But if these people are out sucking on a cigarette so much, then they don't have enough to keep them busy.
HOWEVER, it's just another nail in the coffin of smokers. Especially in New York City. This will add more fuel to BloomingIdiots fire. 
But if these people are out sucking on a cigarette so much, then they don't have enough to keep them busy.When do bereaucrats EVER have enough to do to keep themselves busy. Especially at the city level.
I agree that this will add fuel to Bloominidiots fire but it could also get him burned. Not likely but the chance is there.