"“We know that smoking is linked to heart disease, respiratory disease, all types of illnesses like asthma,” said Dr. John Maa, a member of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society. His organization supports Melgar's proposal and says tobacco is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States."
"“I think that if the city wants to pass this ordinance, then the city should enforce it. It's not up to us,” said Salgado. Outside Legacy, customer reaction was mixed. With some more accepting of a potential ban. "I understand the health concerns and they're totally valid," said Luca Krasnow."
"“It's ridiculous. I mean, if I'm out drinking why can't I smoke a dart outside?" said Owen Rees. San Francisco has already banned smoking outside restaurants. It is the last major city in the Bay Area to allow smoking outside bars and taverns."
"“It's time for San Francisco to be equalized with all of the other major cities all around the Bay Area,” said Maa. Melgar's proposal has to pass both a committee and the full B"
A proposal would expand San Francisco’s smoking restrictions by banning smoking outside bars and taverns. Health professionals support the change, citing links between smoking and heart disease, respiratory disease, and illnesses such as asthma. Tobacco is described as the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. Some bar and tavern workers fear the ordinance could reduce customers and increase enforcement burdens. More than a dozen establishments have signed a petition urging policymakers to vote against the ordinance. Bar owners express concern about having time to enforce the ban and argue enforcement should be handled by the city. Customer reactions vary, with some accepting health concerns and others opposing the restriction. San Francisco already bans smoking outside restaurants and would be the last major Bay Area city to change bar and tavern rules.
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