Do the Laws Really Protect Nursing Moms?

Most states now have laws on the books that mandate the right of nursing moms to breastfeed in public without fear of consequence.  In these states, no one has the right to tell a nursing mom that she has to go hide somewhere to feed her child.  But I have to wonder if the consequences for violators of those laws are harsh enough to deter businesses from caving to public pressure.  Each state has defined its own punishment for violators.  I've seen fines ranging from $200 to $1000 for the first offense.  One thousand dollars might hit home, especially in this economic climate.  But I don't think two hundred bucks is going to do the trick.  And I think there should be other consequences attached in addition to monetary ones.  For instance, if a restaurant violates the law, maybe its liquor license should be at stake.  That'll hit home.  The problem comes with businesses that aren't reliant on city government for part of their livelihood, like a clothing store, or a book store, or a bank etc.  The question is, how can we make sure that there's more than $200 at stake?  Let's start the dialogue.  I'd love to hear your comments, so please, post away!  Or if you have a story that relates to this, click on our Story of the Week.