Associated Press - July 21, 2009 1:54 PM ET

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - The Moscow City Council has banned smoking in bars and private clubs, relegating smokers to designated areas at least 20 feet away from entrances and prohibiting any indoor smoking rooms.

That's got some bar owners concerned. Mark Deleve, owner of the Third Street Market, says the ordinance dramatically alters the structure in which bar owners operate.

But proponents, such as 26-year-old Katie Whittier, said the ban would protect public health.

Idaho law already prohibits smoking in public buildings, except bars and clubs. The state law also allows for cities to impose additional restrictions.

A public hearing on the proposed fines - ranging from $10 to $50 for violations - is set for Aug. 3. If the fees are voted into effect, the ban kicks in on Aug. 4.

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