Enforcement of the smoking ordinance in taverns and restaurants is on hold again.

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An injunction was issued by Commonwealth Court today, prohibiting county officials from implementing the smoking policy in Mitchell's Restaurant and Bar, Smithfield Cafe, and "similar establishments."

The injunction will be in place until the court rules on the appeal filed by the owners of the Downtown restaurants.

It's not known when that will happen, so "we're still in limbo," said Robert Borgoyne, assistant county solicitor.

An Allegheny County Judge yesterday refused to extend his injunction on the ban past last night, when it expired.