cigarfest 2009

[Andy]

with the smoking banned in effect pa. will effect cigarfest 2009 just curioushief:

[Paint]

I wouldn't think it would affect the fest.It is a event set up for that and not a public event .It is a private event,so i think that changes things..

[tobacmon]

It better not---

[MaduroLvr-cl]

If they try to change it that'll be ridiculous.

[LittleG]

Originally Posted by paint

I wouldn't think it would affect the fest.It is a event set up for that and not a public event .It is a private event,so i think that changes things..

Here in Illinois there was a similar event in St. Charles, Illinois. I believe it was for pipe smokers but same concept. The County health department said that even thought it was specifically for smokers there may be residual effects for future events and banned them from smoking inside. Here is an article

[xxwaldoxx-cl]

The PA Ban exempts businesses that make less than 20% of their total revenue in food. There is grilling going on, but I think it is lumped into the ticket price and isn't considered food being sold on the premises.

[LittleG]

That is how the ban started here. We first didn't have a statewide it was Chicago and Cook County only. Now it is no smoking inside no matter what unless 80% of your revenue come from tobacco sales statewide.

[tobacmon]

This is pure crap--I can not believe these people can't go after the Real criminals---Get a Life!

[Alex Svenson]

not only is it still on, it will be bigger and beeter than ever. Date has been set but it is not public yet.

[MaduroSmoke]

that would suck if it was changed

[silentjon-cl]

Originally Posted by Alex Svenson

not only is it still on, it will be bigger and beeter than ever. Date has been set but it is not public yet.

Can't wait!!

[KaiSQ]

The pleasure police need their badges taken away, and soon, or we are in real trouble people.

[Doogie]

my group of crazies will be attending

[Gumby]

I'm looking forward to attending this for the first time.

[bigluke23]

CA had to cancel their Big Smoke Chicago this year becuase of Illinois' smoking ban...no smoking in any public place unless 80% of revenue comes from tobacco or accessories...