Anyone else see the potential for abuse with this somking ban reporting hotline?

[Debi]

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/06/03/news/politics/10381506.txt

State health officials issue smoking ban rules
By FRED LOVE
Courier Des Moines Bureau

DES MOINES --- Citizens will be able to report violations of the new public smoking ban to a statewide hotline when the ban takes effect July 1.

The general public can call the hotline, which will not be active until June 15, at 1-888-944-2247.

The Iowa Department of Public Health launched a Web site Monday morning detailing how it will enforce the ban enacted by state lawmakers and signed by Iowa Gov. Chet Culver in April.

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The site contains background on the law and a draft of the smoking ban rules.

Citizens can access the site at http://www.iowasmokefreeair.gov/.

The Web site allows business owners to download "no smoking" signs to post at all entrances to non-smoking areas, as required by the law.

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The department will enforce the ban by investigating complaints it receives through the new Web site, over the hotline or through the mail.

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Businesses may be fined $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense within a year and $500 for the third within a year. Individuals who violate the law may face a $50 fine.

[Rambis]

1. I see the same problem

as with illegal immigration laws- impossible to enforce the laws on the books because of man or woman power shortages. Not that I want to see immigration laws enforced mind you-

[Debi]

2. How'd you like to be the officer assigned to investigate?

"Well, ma'am, I received a call that someone was smoking here between the hours of 11:00 and 1:00." :crazy:

[4dsc]

3. I wonder how many job openings they have

because something tells me they are going to be very busy..