Most of the Michigan workplaces and community buildings have banned smoking, this Saturday. Even the bars and restaurants go smoke-free, whether anybody liked the ban or not. The ban officially kicked in at 6 a. m. but some smokers, businesses and private clubs aren't happy about it.

Gov. Jennifer Granholm had signed the legislation, four months ago to make Michigan the 38th state to enact smoke-free law.

Orlando Todd, a Michigan Department of Community Health specialist said, “For the most part, I think people really understand what's going on with the law. But I can't say it will be seamless because this is a social change. ... usually that takes a while”.

Lawmakers approved the law, as ban has wide public support. Especially health advocates have been seeking a ban for nearly ten years, as this the easiest way to cut down on the health hazards of passive smoking.

But the law has some loopholes. Gaming floors at Detroit's three casinos and the state's 20 casinos run by Indian tribes are excluded from this ban. Some of the Cigar bars and tobacco specialty shops that fulfill certain criteria also are exempt.

The employees of some private clubs who must comply with the smoking ban aren’t satisfied with the decision. Some of the military veterans groups have appealed the lawmakers insisting that private clubs should be excused from the ban, as they aren't open to the general public.