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Get ready, Laredo! The city's considering a health code update that could allow cigar lounges to serve alcohol. If you enjoy a good cigar with your drink, this change might be a welcome one.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
None directly on city funds, but impacts private business operations.
Cigar lounge proprietors and adult patrons seeking smoking-friendly establishments.
Public health advocates and workers exposed to indoor smoke.
Residents and public health advocates from SCAN strongly opposed amending the smoking ordinance to allow cigar lounges to serve alcohol, citing risks of secondhand smoke and addiction. Proponents argued that cigar lounges are adult-only, highly regulated, and bring business investment.
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Laredo considers alcohol carve-out for cigar lounges under health code revision Laredo Morning Times