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Business Report: Casino smoking ban picks up support
Clip: 2/1/2022 | 2m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Casinos are currently exempt from smoke-free rule
A bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos is picking up additional bipartisan support. Sen. Michael Testa (R-Cumberland) says he has added his backing to the bill as a co-sponsor. The legislation would amend the state’s smoke-free act to include casinos, which are currently exempt. A group of casino workers called CEASE is pushing to get the bill passed, citing health concerns.
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Business Report: Casino smoking ban picks up support
Clip: 2/1/2022 | 2m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
A bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos is picking up additional bipartisan support. Sen. Michael Testa (R-Cumberland) says he has added his backing to the bill as a co-sponsor. The legislation would amend the state’s smoke-free act to include casinos, which are currently exempt. A group of casino workers called CEASE is pushing to get the bill passed, citing health concerns.
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