Public hearing over Atlantic City casinos smoking ban
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) – A public hearing over a proposed law that completely bans smoking inside Atlantic City casinos is happening Monday.
The bipartisan bill, S-264, would close a loophole that has allowed casinos to have smoking sections even after New Jersey banned smoking in most indoor spaces in 2006.
Casino workers and anti-smoking advocates are celebrating Monday's hearing in Trenton as a major step forward.
They've long argued casino employees face significant health risks because of second-hand smoke.
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