Mayor John Street signed a revised bill into law on Thursday, allowing smaller bars to apply for permanent exemptions.
That ban goes into effect January 8th, and overrides the current one.
So, until then, smoking is allowed, although it is expected that most restaurants will continue to enforce the ban.
Under the new law, outdoor cafes and taverns which make no more than 10-percent of sales off food can apply for exemptions.
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