As of january 1st the state of Maine enacted a law that now bans smoking in bars. We are all concerned at the club I work at about how this is going to effect business. Has anyone been through this transition from a smoking to non smoking club. If so, can you give me any incite into how this will effect the club in the short term, and in the long term?
By the way it's cold as hell up here this week so it really sucks to go out for a cigarette. So far, our biggest fear is that when our smoking customers get thier coats on and head out for a smoke, they are just one step away from leaving all together.
Ron



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At least it's a smoking ban, not an alcohol ban. Here in PR there is talk about passing either a closing law for businesses serving alcohol (at 2AM, which I find unjust) or a law banning alcohol sales after that hour(which is more reasonable althought I'm not for it either, but at least clubs may remain open). Should either law pass, nightclubs (including SC's) will definitely $uffer.



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