Workplace Smoking Ban Has Several Exemptions

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Workplace Smoking Ban Has Several Exemptions
Posted on May 31, 2007

A workplace smoking ban proposal headed
for the governor’s consideration includes several exemptions:
– “Age-restricted venues,” like bars.
– Any business enclosed by garage doors – if at least one door
is open.
– Businesses with up to three employees that have a separate
smoking area.
– Nursing homes.
– Open air patios, porches or decks.
– Private clubs.
– Private homes and vehicles, unless they are used for day care.
– Retail tobacco stores.
– Tobacco manufacturing or processing plants.
– Up to 25 percent of rooms in a hotel or motel.