Smoking Laws in NY and NJ

[BrudLee]

As a retired smoker, I had mixed feelings when Delaware banned smoking in public buildings - including all businesses. I'm not one of those "holier than thou" types (Actually, I probably am holier than thou, but it has nothing to do with smoking. I'm just very holy. Nothing personal.), so I didn't think the decision on smoking should be made by anyone but the business themselves. If a restaurant chose to cater to a smoking clientelle, then so be it.

In Delaware, it's a cash fine to the business if someone is smoking in their establishment - the smoker faces no penalty. That's garbage to begin with - but it gets worse. In addition to the fine, a business faces suspension of their liquor license. Since only restaurants and bars can face that portion of the punishment, it's a horrible application of the law.

I have to tell you though, when I go out to a bar, it's very nice not to smell like smoke when I get home.