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c. Locations where smoking is expressly authorized by state or federal law or rule; or d. The use of tobacco as part of a recognized religious ritual or activity. 234.30. Responsibilities of proprietors. The proprietor or other person in charge of a bowling alley, pool and billiard hall, or liquor or food establishment shall: (1) Post "No Smoking" signs that comply with the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act Rules, Minnesota Rules, part 4620.0500, as amended from time to time; (2) Ensure that ashtrays, lighters, and matchbooks are not provided in any area where smoking is prohibited; and (3) Ask any person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited to refrain from smoking and, if the person does not refrain from smoking after being asked to do so, take the appropriate action to remove the person from the premises. 234.40. Additional private prohibitions. Nothing in this ordinance prevents the proprietor or other person in charge of any place, including, without limitation, any residence, motor vehicle or outdoor space, from prohibiting smoking in any such place. 234.50. Retaliation prohibited. No person or employer shall discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against, any employee, applicant for employment, or customer because the employee, applicant or customerexercises any right to a smoke-free environment afforded by this ordinance or other law. 234.60. Employees' rights preserved. An employee who consents to work in a setting where an employer allows smoking does not waive or otherwise surrender any legal rights the employee may have against the employer or any other party. 234.70. Other applicable laws. This ordinance is intended to complement the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, Minnesota Statutes, Sections144.411 to 144.417, as amended from time to time. Nothing in this ordinance authorizes smoking in any location where smoking is prohibited or restricted by other laws. 234.80. Violation and penalties. (1) Proprietors. It is a violation of this ordinance for the proprietor or other person in charge of any premises subject to this ordinance to fail to comply with the requirementsof 234.30, or to retaliate against an employee, applicant for employment or customer, as prohibited by 234.50. (2) Civil fines. Violations of this chapter may be enforced administratively pursuant to Chapter 2 of this Code. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.