In less that 2 weeks, on April 22nd, New Orleans is going smoke-free.  A ban on smoking in bars, casinos and hotel rooms in New Orleans is something most people never really thought would happen, but it is and it's going to be a new New Orleans moving forward.

"The Director of the New Orleans Health Department said they have been in touch with the 13,000 businesses in the city that will soon have to go smoke free to let them know how they can comply with the new ban. As for customers, they will soon be able to report businesses who still allow smoking online and by phone.

New Orleans is currently working out the details on exactly how these regulations will be enforced.

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