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Crackdown on bars ignoring smoking ban
 Open defiance of Colorado's smoking ban by bars
in Colorado Springs, as an act of civil
disobedience, forced the hand of police and code enforcement
officers. A series of stings was conducted around Colorado
Springs. Dozens of citations were issued, with one bar owner facing
fines of more than $4,000.
DJ's Bar and Grill, Joe's Bar, Hilltop Lounge, and Murray
Street Darts all received citations. According to police, it follows
these four businesses publicizing their intent to ignore the smoking
ban as an act of protest. That defiance remains, even though
Bruce Hicks, owner of Murray Street Darts was hit with $4400 in
fines. Hicks said he will fight the citations in court. In the
meantime, he'll continue to allow patrons to light-up.
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