Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)  Nasty and soon to net you jail time. DENVER, CO (Catholic Online) - The proposed ordinance would punish first-time offenders with a fine of $1,000 or 90 days in jail.
Although the council supports the smoking ban, which would extend to the nearby courthouse lawn, several members think the proposed punishment is too much. It is likely that jail will only be reserved for repeat offenders. Fines will initially be reduced to $500 per incident, then rising to $1,000 with jail time following a third violation. The reason or the harsh penalty is the police department wanted to classify the offense the same as other mall offenses in the city's criminal code, which typically carry the $1,000 or 90 days in jail penalty. While the law is likely to change, smoking will still be punished. © 2012, Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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