The success of Baltimore City?s smoking ban in bars and restaurants might have changed a few lawmakers? minds, but the fate of the statewide ban remains clouded.

The statewide ban, sponsored by Sen. Robert Garagiola, D-Montgomery, and Del. Barbara Frush, D-Prince George?s, is scheduled for a hearing in the House Economic Matters Committee March 7. Smoking bans have been passed in Montgomery, Prince George?s, Howard and Talbot counties.

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