Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em at Midlothian restaurant
December 1, 2009 by Al Harris · 10 Comments
Tuesday was the first day of the statewide smoking ban inside Virginia restaurants. The penalty for violating the ban is $25, which can be imposed upon the proprietor or the individuals who are smoking.
But at least one restaurant isn’t putting away the ashtrays.
Caddy’s lounge, at 13312 Midlothian Turnpike, is openly defying the ban, according to a report by CBS 6 WTVR.
Below are quotes from owner Judy Maxi:
“I want to be one of the restaurants that people can come into and still smoke and have a good time and not have to worry about it,” says Maxi.
And she’s anything but worried about breaking the law.
“I don’t consider it breaking the law. This is my business. It’s private owned. It’s in my name and it’s not in the state’s name. … I mean, a $25 fine is nothing compared to what I’m losing in sales. I’ve even had customers who offered to pay the fine for me,” says Maxi.
Maxi said in the story that 95 percent of her customers smoke. Judging from the comments section below the article, her stand is winning her even more customers.
Watch the video below:
