[Mpls] Smoking Ban Unintended Consequences

[Tim Bonham]

>Drinks are not allowed to leave bars. When women leave bars to smoke, some 
>have had their drinks drugged (GHB), leading to asault and rape. Needless 
>to say, don't leave an unattended drink behind
         I don't believe there is any legal requirement in Mn statutes that 
prohibits taking an unfinished drink with you when you go outside to smoke.
         This would be a policy set by the individual bar.  Most likely to 
increase sales, by preventing patrons from "refilling" their drink from 
their own supply (just like the metrodome prohibits you from bringing any 
pop with you).
         So if you don't like it, or think it is unsafe, complain to the 
bar owner, and patronize other bars if you aren't satisfied with their 
response.

Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson