Hello Everyone,
Please visit Greg Lang's website http://freedomtoact.com for an update. (Reminder - Thank him for his efforts.)
Newest items of interest on the website are:
- Mark Benjamin's News Release (in response to the Minnesota Department of Health's news release)
- USA Today Article
- MPR radio interview
- Vet Story
- Bar Owners Defend Their Theatre Night (Grand Rapids Review Article)
Other items of interest.
Larry Howes has introduced legislation for smoking exemptions (HF3818) and it was read and referred to the Health Committee. Now with that said, the bill forgot to include small bars and Larry is aware of this and will be revising it. Also, Rep. Tom Huntley is the chair person of this committee and he doesn't have to hear it...in other words...he can just let it sit there.
It is imperative that while holding theater nights that we follow the letter of the law to a T ! Once the performance is over (as stated on your posters & playbills), all performers MUST put out their cigerettes or you could get a fine. A smoker had a lit cigarette going AFTER closing - which is AFTER the "theatrical production". This only works if each owner/director declares "Lights Out" at closing. Otherwise, a successful ticket WILL be issued.
Beware of rumors! There have been several rumors floating around about bars getting fines....they are not true...they were checked out. So, if you hear of a rumor shoot me an e-mail and Mark or I will investigate.
NO fines have been issued to date.
Special Thanks go out to Lisa (Hill City), Deb Davey (Gilbert), Gidget (Vadnais Heights), Brian (Maplewood), Linda (Oglivie) and Birdie (Garrison). They have helped tremondously in getting the word out and helping fellow bar owners. And thanks to all of those who we are not aware of.
Thanks
BREAK A LEG!
Sheila Kromer & Mark Benjamin
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