homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Business


Subscriber content preview

January 5, 2004

Opinion: King County should be next to ban smoking

By PHIL BROWN
Publisher

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has courageously taken the lead in banning smoking in all public indoor places; it's time for King County to join our neighbors to the south.

Starting last Friday smoking in bars, restaurants, bowling alleys and nightclubs in Pierce County will now draw a $100 fine. The health department also can issue fines and warnings to businesses that violate the ban, as well as suspend or revoke their licenses.


 
. . .


To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.



Previous columns:



Email or user name:
Password:
 
Forgot password? Click here.