North Dakota
ND Senate passes bill regarding cigar bars
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – North Dakota has among the strictest anti-smoking legal guidelines within the nation, however which may quickly change.
The State Senate handed HB 1229, which might permit for the creation of cigar lounges, the place indoor smoking can be allowed. The invoice has confronted opposition from well being advocates, who argue that it could disregard the Smoke-Free North Dakota measure permitted by voters in 2012.
“I feel it’s good for the individuals promoting the cigars, but it surely’s good to have another social spot to hang around with, for different people which can be serious about not going to the espresso store or someplace like that,” stated Senator Jeff Magrum, R-Hazelton.
Subsequent, it heads again to the Home for concurrence on amendments. Neither chamber handed the invoice with a veto-proof majority, and Governor Doug Burgum hasn’t indicated how he’ll act on it.
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