Cascade County Buildings Follow City Smoking Rules

Cascade County Buildings Follow City Smoking Rules

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By KFBB News Team

Story Published: Nov 19, 2009 at 6:38 PM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at 6:38 PM MDT

Over the past few days we've been telling you about battle going on between area bars and the city of Great Falls.

The local Tavern Association says the city should repeal its 20 foot ordinance in light of the statewide smoking ban, and questioned if the ordinance could be enforced on grounds of county buildings.

The ordinance prohibits smoking within 20 feet of all doors, windows and air vents, and the setup at the Cascade County courthouse appears to be in compliance.

"We are not exempt from the city ordinance,” said County Commissioner Peggy Beltrone. “We are following it and we are advising our employees to follow it as well."

However, it's questionable whether the designated smoking areas outside the courthouse really protect anyone from second-hand smoke, even if they do follow the 20-foot rule.

While this bench within one such smoking area was bolted to the ground exactly 20 feet from the building's back entrance, one ashtray was placed about 18 feet from the building, right along the sidewalk.

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