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USA: NEW YORK: NEW NO SMOKING LAW

(10 Apr 1995) English/Nat Smoking has been banned from restaurants in New York City. However smokers and restaurants owners are puzzled over the complexity and vagaries of the new law and are unsure if they can or can't light up. It was at Billy's, the venerable old New York City restaurant, where the defiant gathered for one last cigarette. The new law bans smoking in every eating establishment in the city that serves more than 35 people. But the law is so vague and filled with so many loopholes that restaurant owners and patrons aren't sure yet where it applies. The Billy's gathering was organized by Bill Altham of the National Smokers Alliance. He says the no-smoking law's vagaries make it unfair to restaurant owners. SOUNDBITE: "I think there's a real problem for a restaurant owner knowing whether he or she is in compliance. The law is extremely complicated with square feet, number of seats, so many feet from the bar. You could be a criminal and not know it." SUPER CAPTION: Bill Altham National Smokers Alliance. The owner of Billy's thinks the law is petty and wonders what non-New Yorkers think of the city's crackdown on smoking. SOUNDBITE: "And I would really urge the Mayor to listen to the public. Listen to the Europeans who are telling us we are ridiculous. When we have so many things wrong in this country, why are we focusing on smoking?" SUPER CAPTION: Heidi Gache, Owner, Billy's Restaurant Gache (Gashee) worries about the effect of the ban on her business. And if the words of Billy's customers are any indication, the effect could be devastating. SOUNDBITE: "Why should I spend money in a restaurant where I am made to feel uncomfortable?" SUPER CAPTION: Peggy Gache SOUNDBITE: "I feel as Peggy. I don't think I want to go out to dinner. As much as I hate to cook. So therefore you call out. Exactly." SUPER CAPTION: Sue Leve. On the streets, many New Yorkers are already talking about defying the ban. They feel it is the only way they can convince city government that their concerns are being addressed. But some New Yorkers are quite happy with the new law. SOUNDBITE: "I think it's a great idea. It's disgusting and why should I inhale other people's carcinogenics?" SUPER CAPTION: Kari Non-Smoker. Until the law is re-addressed or overturned, the streets will be one of New York's few last havens for smokers. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...