Starting May 1st, Michigan smokers are going to have a much tougher time enjoying a drag from their favorite tobacco blends. The new legislation prohibits inside smoking in bars, restaurants, and workplaces. Can you still light up at home? For the time being…

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Cigar smoking will still be allowed in the casinos located in Michigan (those owned by the state and the ones owned by American Indians), tobacco stores, home offices, personal vehicles, and cigar bars. Beginning on May 1st, Michigan will be the 38th state to enforce a no-smoking public policy that carries hefty fines for violations. Says Governor Jennifer Granholm, “it will make Michigan a healthier state.”

What will lighting up at a non-designated safe place in Michigan public cost you? A $100 grace fine for the first offense which skyrockets to $500 for each offence afterwards.

What about you, reader? Has your state jumped on the no-smoking bandwagon? If so, how are you coping? Do you find that the quality of your life has diminished any because you are prohibited from enjoying a smoke, say, after dinner or with an evening cocktail among friends? We’re interested to see if any citizens from smoke-free states are staying at home to enjoy stogies.

Smokers Unwelcome in MichiganStarting May 1st, Michigan smokers are going to have a much tougher time enjoying a drag from their favorite tobacco blends. The new legislation prohibits inside smoking in bars, restaurants, and workplaces. Can you still light up at home? For the time being…Cigar smoking will still be allowed in the casinos located in Michigan (those owned by the state and the ones owned by American Indians), tobacco stores, home offices, personal vehicles, and cigar bars. Beginning on May 1st, Michigan will be the 38th state to enforce a no-smoking public policy that carries hefty fines for violations. Says Governor Jennifer Granholm, “it will make Michigan a healthier state.”What will lighting up at a non-designated safe place in Michigan public cost you? A $100 grace fine for the first offense which skyrockets to $500 for each offence afterwards. What about you, reader? Has your state jumped on the no-smoking bandwagon? If so, how are you coping? Do you find that the quality of your life has diminished any because you are prohibited from enjoying a smoke, say, after dinner or with an evening cocktail among friends? We’re interested to see if any citizens from smoke-free states are staying at home to enjoy stogies.