Appeal of injunction against smoking ban will be in Tulsa

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- The state's appeal of an injunction against no-smoking regulations will be heard in Tulsa. <br><br>The Oklahoma Supreme Court assigned the case to the Court of Civil Appeals in

Thursday, December 5th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- The state's appeal of an injunction against no-smoking regulations will be heard in Tulsa.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court assigned the case to the Court of Civil Appeals in Tulsa.

The state is appealing a ruling by Creek County Judge Donald Thompson that the state Health Department overstepped its authority when it issued rules regarding smoking.

The rules require restaurants with no-smoking sections and seating for 50 or more to provide separately ventilated areas for smokers.

A restaurant owner and a VFW post filed the Creek County lawsuit challenging the rules.