Michigan Senate passes smoking ban that exempts 3 Detroit casinos, cigar bars, home offices

Mich. Senate passes smoking ban; casinos exempt

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate has passed a smoking ban that exempts three Detroit casinos, cigar bars, home offices and motor vehicles.

A similar ban already has passed the House, which is expected to agree with slight changes made by the Senate.

Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm has said she will sign the bill.

The ban passed Thursday would take effect in May 2010. It applies to all bars, restaurants and work places, with the few exceptions.