The City of Bedford has passed an ordinance banning smoking in restaurants.
Bedford passed the ordinance on Sept. 9, but said that bars or businesses that derive 50 percent of their revenue from the sale of alcohol can still allow smoking.
City officials said there are currently only five places in the cit that fit that description. The ordinance also prohibits smoking within 10 feet of an entrance or open window, however, smoking will be permitted on patios provided they are separated from the establishment and far enough away from the door.
The new ordinance goes into effect Jan. 1, 2015.
