Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

"A community’s physical form, rather than its land uses, is its most intrinsic and enduring characteristic." [Katz, EPA] This blog focuses on place and placemaking and all that makes it work--historic preservation, urban design, transportation, asset-based community development, arts & cultural development, commercial district revitalization, tourism & destination development, and quality of life advocacy--along with doses of civic engagement and good governance watchdogging.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

DC ban on smoking in public places

Smoking
From Erin Heramb:

The smoking ban went into effect yesterday. This includes offices, apartment building lobbies and restaurant dining rooms. Taverns, nightclubs and bar areas of restaurants have until January 2007.

The law provides a permanent exemption for outdoor areas of bars and restaurants, cigar bars, hotel rooms, retail tobacco outlets, theatrical productions and facilities that conduct medical research on the effects of smoking.

Anyone who thinks the law is not being followed can file a complaint by calling the DC Health Department at 202-671-5000. The department will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the ban and issue warnings, then fines, for violations. The maximum penalty for a violation is $1,000.

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