Smoking in restaurants , bars , and casinos is something which has long been a fixture in the food and entertainment industry . Often non - smokers avoided places which allowed smoking for both work and recreation . However in 1998 California became one of the first to pass a bill which outlawed smoking in casinos , bars , clubs and restaurants . In the last ten years , other states such as Arizona , Florida , New York and recently Oregon have followed California 's example .
What may be a reason for states banning smoking ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
A. None of the above choices .
B. States are looking to avoid lawsuits from cigarette companies .
C. States are looking to avoid bad air in casinos .
D. States are looking to avoid health - related issues from smoking .


D