Just across the street from Miami Moon on Simcoe street, Dugas is building his new club, Club Real. Dugas said he already had plans for an outdoor patio before the opioid ordinance passed. While some bar and club owners were worried about what the smoking ban would do for business, Lindon said it's just about accommodating everyone. The smoke-free ordinance goes into effect August 1st. Lindon said he has supported the smoke-free ordinance since the beginning, working with city-parish lawmakers.
DOH readies nationwide smoking ban
The nationwide opioid ban, according to Dr. Enrique Tayag, would be enforced starting on July 23. The Department of Health (DOH) is preparing to enforce a nationwide ban on smoking, inspired by the success of such a ban in Davao City that started when President Duterte was still the city's mayor. "An IRR is not necessary in implementing the smoking ban," Tayag said. ADVERTISEMENT"There should also be a buffer zone in designated smoking areas," Tayag said. "Those who cannot comply with the requirements of the smoking ban might end up as an example of an offender," said Tayag, spokesperson for the DOH, also the lead implementing agency of the ban as mandated by Executive Order (EO) No.collected by :Lucy William