Private clubs to also feel effects of smoking ban
Private clubs such as Bonedaddy’s Hideaway in Raleigh are preparing to go smoke-free starting Saturday when a new smoking ban takes effect.
Posted — Updated“We thought it would never be passed, but it was,” said Fred Smith, co-owner of Bonedaddy’s.
The owners of Longbranch, a private club located across the street from Bonedaddy’s, decided to stop allowing smoking before the law goes into effect.
“We had a few people smoking inside, and we had to tell them to put it out,” said co-owner Patrick Dunkle.
Longbranch, on Creekside Drive, was recently remodeled and reopened cigarette-free.
“Why throw smoke in there and nasty it up?” Dunkle said.
Businesses that break the no-smoking law can be fined up to $200 per day, and smokers could get face a $50 fine if they keep smoking after they're told to stop.
Enforcing the law will be driven by complaints from the public.
Inspectors will give a restaurant at least two written warnings before imposing a fine.
“Some (people) are just saying, ‘Maybe it is a good thing, maybe it gives me an excuse to quit,’” Smith said.
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