St. Louis County would become the first county in Missouri with a smoking ban for casinos if a measure before the County Council passes.
Casinos have been excluded from St. Louis County’s indoor smoking ban since it went into effect in 2011. But the exception poses a serious health threat to customers and employers, county health department Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham said on Tuesday.
“Even if there are partial smoking restrictions, there’s no way to allow for smoke-free air,” Cunningham said at a council committee meeting. “Even with the current ventilation systems, it can reduce the odor but it still does not reduce the level of hazardous exposure.”
