betrob's Blog

Don't know what area you go into, but almost every bar I pass on my way to and from work (which are quite a bit) has the signs up and appear to be honoring the ban. I don't do bars, anymore (haven't in a long time) but many people I know who frequent all types of bars, have stated that every place they've gone to has complied.

clevebtch, I would appreciate the names of the establishments if you have them. I would like to visit those who are complying. Many of the small bars in my immediate area are not complying so I've been visiting the chain restaurants.

Pablo_Kielbasa, Nice...Some bars have good food and places to play pool, darts, foosball, air hockey, etc. I also like beer! I am going to the bar WITH my family. No, they are not under 21.

Since there really is no way to enforce the new 'law' smokers are still smoking. They will get warned and then removed from the building if they ignore the warning...but as far as I remember reading there will be no enforcement by fines or tickets until late spring...if it survives consitutional review from the state...

I can't wait to see all those pretty no-smoking signs pasted all over town. Every place that allows the public to enter must have on. Courthouses, all downtown businesses, social clubs, churches, EVERYWHERE. And there is a regulation on how large the sign has to be. Signs must be posted in a conspicuous location. Signs for businesses must be at least 4" x 6".
Signs shall be posted in the following locations of public places and places of
employment:
(1) at all points of transition from areas where smoking is not regulated by
Chapter 3794. of the Revised Code or this chapter to all areas that are
regulated;
(2) at all points of access to separately controlled areas and points of transition
from one area of control to another; and,
(3) in areas of high utilization.
Yes, even you church will need to post a sign in the sanctuary, one in the annex, and at every entrance. The will need signs in hallways, in restrooms. And anyone not posting the required signs will be in noncompliance

Good point, ladalang! I just found out that the Boneyard in Broadview Heights is complying! They were not--the last time I was there.
I need to know local bars--those who feel their business will be reduced because of the new law. It doesn't matter what city. I am willing to travel to support them. Thanks!

Sorry, Betrob - I just don't go to bars nor do I go to Cleveland. I must applaud you though for supporting the establishments that are complying as I'd hate to see them get hurt financially by this smoking ban.