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Article: City Council action moves smoking ban a step closer: Stage set for final vote in 2 weeks; bill would need 2 more supporters.
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- The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)
- Article date:
- February 13, 2007
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Byline: John Fritze
Feb. 13--Setting the stage for a final vote on Baltimore's proposed smoking ban, the City Council narrowly advanced the measure last night, a move that proponents hope will provide momentum for their cause and also prompt the General Assembly to approve a statewide ban. In a tense and sometimes emotional session, six council members voted to support a smoking ban for city restaurants and bars, advancing the bill farther than it has ever been before. The vote, though largely procedural, places the ban on the calendar for a final decision in two weeks. Mayor Sheila Dixon has expressed her support for a smoking ban. For adoption, the ...