Smoking ban compromise to be sought in Dorchester county

ST. GEORGE -- Dorchester County Councilman David Chinnis will propose an ordinance requiring businesses to post signs saying whether they are a smoking or a non-smoking establishment.

The proposal is an attempt to defuse a controversy which had council members sharply divided in January at the first meeting with all three newly elected members.

Chinnis has asked John Frampton, county attorney, to draft a proposed ordinance. Other council members said they would wait to see it before deciding.

The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the council chambers in St. George.

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