Rep. Thom Tillis, NC House of Representatives


Overall Survey Results:


Smoking Ban Legislation. Balancing health concerns and personal/property rights.


1Required Not all smoking bans are created equal. Some propose a ban that may allow local governments to prohibit smoking in private residences if the residence is in close proximity to a "public place" or "place of employment." Choose the option that best reflects your position on Smoking Ban legislation in North Carolina.
 
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Response
Ratio
I support smoking ban legislation that prohibits smoking cigarettes, pipes, cigars and any other burning tobacco products in bars, restaurants, all places of employment, and some private residences (if the private residence is close to a work place).
   
50 10.6%
I support smoking ban legislation that prohibits smoking cigarettes, pipes, cigars and any other burning tobacco products in bars, restaurants, all places of employment, BUT I do not believe smoking should be banned in private residences.
   
281 59.7%
I do NOT support smoking ban legislation of any kind.
   
122 25.9%
Other
   
17 3.6%
No Responses
 
00.0%
 Totals470100%

2Required Should there be exceptions to the smoking ban? Some say NO EXCEPTIONS, but others believe establishments with proper ventilation that prevents smoke from entering other establishments should be allowed an exception. What to do you think?
 
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I believe there should be no exceptions to the smoking ban.
   
161 34.2%
I believe some exceptions make sense, such as "smoking bars," tobacco shops, and private clubs that have adequate ventilation.
   
264 56.1%
Other
   
51 10.8%
 Totals470100%

3Required Who should be punished? The current proposed legislation has a fine for the person smoking the tobacco AS WELL AS the building owner.
 
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I believe the person smoking AND the building owner should be fined.
   
173 36.8%
I believe only the person smoking should be fined.
   
154 32.7%
I believe only the building owner should be fined.
   
10 2.1%
I do not believe anyone should be fined.
   
111 23.6%
Other
   
22 4.6%
No Responses
 
00.0%
 Totals470100%

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