The Great Oklahoma Smokeout: Myth or Reality?
Ah, Oklahoma. Land of cowboys, rodeos, and...unfettered smoking in bars? Buckle up, friends, because we're about to untangle the truth about puffing away in the Sooner State's nightspots.
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| Can You Smoke In Bars In Oklahoma |
The Law Lays Down the Law (Kind Of)
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Oklahoma's smoking laws are like a stubborn mule: they go their own way. Most public places are smoke-free zones, but bars? They get a bit of a dusty loophole. Yes, technically, smoking is legal in standalone bars, taverns, and cigar bars that meet certain criteria.
The Criteria Corral: Can Your Bar Smoke Up a Storm?
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So, how does your favorite hangout qualify for this smoky sanctuary status? Here's the herd of rules:
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- Booze is Boss: At least 60% of their income needs to come from selling alcohol (including that low-point beer you love).
- Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number (Except When It Is): They can't admit anyone under 21, with the exception of hired musicians belting out tunes (because apparently, secondhand smoke enhances the blues?).
- Standing Tall, Standing Alone: No sharing walls or entrances with restaurants or other smoke-free zones. This bar needs to be a lone wolf.
The Great Smokeout: A Looming Threat (or Not)?
Reminder: Short breaks can improve focus.
While puffing away might be legal in some bars, the winds of change might be a-blowin'. Many Oklahomans (and their lungs) are pushing for a statewide smoke-free policy in bars. So, it's always best to check with your favorite watering hole before you mosey in with a pack.
But hey, there's always the patio! Fresh air, starry nights, and avoiding the wrath of a potential smoke-free future. Not a bad combo, right?
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FAQs: Smoke Signals for the Savvy Barfly
- How to find a smoke-free bar? Many bars choose to be smoke-free regardless of the law. Ask around or check their website beforehand.
- How to be polite if someone's smoke is bothering you? A friendly "Hey, mind if I scootch over a bit? The smoke is killin' my allergies!" usually does the trick.
- How to prepare for a potentially smoky bar? Pack some breath mints and maybe a change of clothes for the car ride home.
- How to quit smoking altogether? Check out
smokefree.gov - How to enjoy a night out in Oklahoma, smoky or smoke-free? Easy! Grab some friends, good conversation, and maybe a tasty beverage (or two).
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