Jump to full article: Grand Island (NE) Independent, 2008-05-31
Author: Tracy Overstreet The Grand Island Independent
Intro: Grand Island's new smoking ban goes into effect this weekend.
The ban impacts all indoor areas of all public places -- places where the public is invited in to do business or work. The Grand Island City Council approved the ban in March to take effect a full year ahead of a similar statewide ban.
"The ordinance goes into effect June 1," City Attorney Dale Shotkoski said.
June 1 begins at midnight Sunday. To many folks, midnight Sunday may still feel like part of Saturday night.
"Midnight to 1 (a.m.), if bars are open, it will be in effect," said Capt. Robert Falldorf of the Grand Island Police Department.
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