As of July 2010 Smoking is now prohibited in any of the following enclosed places:
· places of employment
· public places
· state or local government buildings
· taverns
· restaurants
· bowling centers
· theaters
· lodging establishments
· retail establishments
· day care centers
· educational facilities
· correctional facilities
· state institutions
· college residence halls or dormitories
· hospitals and clinics
· assisted living facilities
· common areas of multiple-unit residential properties
· sports arenas
· bus shelters
· public conveyances (buses, taxis etc.)
· private club facilities
· State Capitol
Where is indoor smoking allowed?
· A private residence
· A retail tobacco store or tobacco bar in existence on June 3, 2009
· A room used as a residence by only one person in an assisted living facility or such a room in which all occupants have requested in writing to be allowed to smoke.
· Tribal casinos or facilities (due to tribal sovereignty provided under federal law).
May businesses provide outdoor smoking areas?
Outdoor smoking areas may be designated by taverns, restaurants, private clubs, or retail establishments that are a “reasonable distance” from any entrance to the facility so that customers, employees, and others associated with the business may smoke. A municipal smoking ordinance may not define the term “reasonable distance,” nor may it specify a minimum measured distance.
What is the penalty for illegal smoking?
A person who smokes where it is prohibited is subject to a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $250 for each violation.
If a person in charge of a facility fails to take any required action to stop illegal smoking, he or she is subject to a forfeiture of $100 for each violation, but no more than one penalty per day. If the person in charge has not previously received a warning notice, then the law enforcement officer must issue a warning for the first violation in lieu of a citation.
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