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Casino Smoking Ban Sought3 June 2003NEW YORK – As reported by the Post-Standard: ``Smoking would be banned in Indian casinos under a bill two state lawmakers from Central New York plan to introduce. ``The bill would add 'any Indian nation with a current or pending compact with the state that operates a casino' to the lengthy list of establishments where smoking will be prohibited when a new state ban takes effect July 24. ``But even one of the bill's sponsors said he's doubtful the provisions would be enforced. ```We believe it's an issue of workplace safety and a level playing field,' said Nozzolio, R-Fayette. 'Indian casinos have to comply with a series of laws and regulations regarding their employees.' ``…Cayuga Nation spokesman Clint Halftown laughed when told of the proposed ban. ```They need to understand sovereignty,' Halftown said. "These issues have to be dealt with through government-to-government relations, not one government trying to unilaterally impose its laws on the Cayuga Nation.'…" |