Smoking in restaurants

meg martin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:31:58 GMT

As of Dec. 1, a new state law takes effect that will cause most restaurants in the region to go entirely smoke-free, with only a few exceptions.

What's your take on smoking in restaurants and other public places? How do you feel about the new legislation about to take effect?

Smoking in restaurants

meg martin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:09:32 GMT

Gov. Kaine said he will support another try to restrict smoking inside Virginia's restaurants.

What's your take on smoking in restaurants?

[Update 02/06/09: Gov. Kaine and lawmakers from both chambers of the General Assembly announced they have agreed on a compromise bill that would ban smoking in state restaurants. The bill makes exceptions for private clubs and restaurants that have separately ventilated smoking rooms.]