By Emma Jade, Local News 8 Reporter

JACKSON - For nearly two years, a fight has been ongoing in Teton County, Wyoming, to ban smoking from bars and restaurants.

Tuesday morning, county commissioners voted to institute a smoking ban.

Nearly 40 people were in the chamber at 9 a.m. for the two hour meeting.

Commissioners began taking public comment, most from emails in favor of the ban. Commissioners then discussed the issue for the second hour.

Then at 11 a.m., the conclusion was made to not allow smoking in bars, restaurants or within 20 feet of public buildings.

Those in attendance cheered the decision. Many in the community also felt that it was the right thing to do stating those living in Jackson are about being healthy.

"It's really surreal right now that this has just passed because we have been so dedicated to this issue for so long and there were many times when I thought this wasn't going to pass," said a member of the Wyoming Department of Health, Julia Heemstra. "It's just fantastic that as a community we came together."

However, some were upset and said they feel the Board of Health is infringing upon their rights.

"People have the right to smoke. People have the right not to go into a place that allows smoking - it's totally up to the individual," said Virginian Saloon patron, Jim Jones.

The ban will be in affect in 60 days. Commissioners said it will be up to the community to enforce the ban.