The public comment period ends in January, but there could be another extension. Then there is the review process. There is no idea how long that might take. OSHA could impose the rule, change it or drop it. It's not a dead issue, but it's definitely on a slower track because of the volume of interest.
Casinos have company in their opposition.
Casino owners don't oppose health considerations for workers or customers, Mehl said. They're just trying to keep this Draconian set of regulations from going into place. We're not trying to say people should smoke. Las Vegan Elizabeth Heppt contemplated a government ban on casino smoking as she nursed a cigarette and a fickle poker machine at the Rio Suite Hotel and Casino. The government shouldn't be able to tell you what to do.