Ban on Rockville’s Menu: No More Smoking on Outdoor Patios
Following all of the recent smoking bans we’ve reported, one can say without exaggeration that the smokers’ world is shrinking. First, smoking was banned in public outdoor spaces; then in public indoor spaces and workplaces. Parks, recreational areas, and stadiums followed, but that isn’t the end to the legal push for a smoke-free environment. Eventually, even patios Texans tried to keep as smoking friendly places, were forced to accept the new mandate. While outdoor dining areas and sidewalk tables are considered to be public outdoor spaces, some restaurants and bars still offer shelter for smokers to light up. Dining and Smoking? I Don’t Think So! This is the case with Rockville, Maryland. The city’s restaurants and bars still offer their outdoor areas to smokers. However, the legal issue of smoking is on…
