Originally Posted by RaleighSport

They've found a couple ways around it here, one bar I used to frequent has a ring of propane outdoor heaters around it's porch, and since it's pointed into the back of the property, you can have your drinks out there too.

In SF, I believe this got shut down, a club was renting a party bus and parking it either in front of or behind the club and using that as it's smoking section.

I know originally (And this may have changed) with the Ca smoking laws, a family business, or a coop as you described could indeed be a smoking establishment if everyone who worked there signed waivers (wasn't applicable to regular businesses though).