21.   In his home state of Maryland, he helped fight for the strictest smoking ban in the nation.

22.   In Rensselaer County, which is across the Hudson River from Albany, a smoking ban was enacted about two years ago in the local jail.

23.   In Vermont jails, contraband became such a issue that the smoking ban was rescinded.

24.   Just days before they were to approve the smoking ban in August, the County Legislature took the unprecedented step of voting to revoke their authority over such rules.

25.   Kate Nelson, owner of the Hollywood Palace nightclub in Hollywood, said she was forced to close her restaurant for lunch when the smoking ban took effect.

26.   Massport, as an independent state authority, would not be subject to any workplace smoking ban approved by Boston.

27.   Other players, reformed smokers included, said they objected to the smoking ban in principle.

28.   Sitting in the Dawson, a foursome of friends all laughed when asked if they thought a smoking ban was feasible.

29.   Some restaurants are seeking to skirt the smoking ban even without tobacco shops.

30.   Specifically, he objected to the exemption of smaller restaurants from the smoking ban.