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Nevada businesses fight smoking ban

NEVADA – As reported by the Nevada Appeal: "A group of Southern Nevada tavern owners and casino operators have filed a lawsuit to block enforcement of the public smoking restrictions approved by Nevada voters Nov. 7.

"But a temporary order stopping the new law, if approved, would only apply in Clark County.

"The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act was approved by more than 310,000 voters, 54 percent to 46 percent - a victory margin of more than 45,000 votes.

"…The same taverns and small casinos, including Terrible's Hotel and Casino, that fought unsuccessfully to remove Question 5 from the ballot before the election, on Tuesday filed suit in Clark County District Court to prevent it from becoming law Friday. They have argued all along the statute will seriously damage their businesses…"

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