The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health meets Thursday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m. The agenda includes time to discuss the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort proposal that would amend the existing Kanawha County Clean Indoor Air Regulation to allow smoking in a segregated portion of the casino.

Last fall, Mardi Gras Casino and Resort officials made a presentation to the Board of Health detailing the proposed construction. On Thursday, March 20, board members voted to allow for a public comment period before considering any potential amendment or rule change to Kanawha County’s regulation. The comment period closed May 2.

At this time, no specific amendment has been made to the Clean Indoor Air Regulation, and the casino’s proposal only asks for a variance for cigarette smoking, not pipes, cigars or vaping.

A copy of Mardi Gras Casino and Resort’s presentation and the current Kanawha County Clean Indoor Air Regulation are available at the above links.

Members of the public and media are always welcome to attend Board of Health meetings, which are held at KCHD, 108 Lee St. E., Charleston, WV. Parking is free.