Let’s assume the deal worked out between Kaine and Howell stands up, and Virginia is about to enact a statewide smoking ban. Keep a careful eye on the stipulation that private clubs may be exempt. My hometown (Tucson, AZ) enacted a restaurant smoking ban in the late 1990s, which included a similar exemption for “private clubs.” One popular downtown diner quickly adapted by creating a “Smoker’s Club” for patrons. They would sell you a year-long…