State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
SB209 - (workplaces, restaurants, and bars) - An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations - Amended and passed Finance Committee, Referred to Rules Committee - Session Adjourned
This bill prohibits smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in enclosed workplaces and public places including restaurants and bars, and within 10 feet of entrances to a bar or restaurant and within 20 feet of entrances to places of employment.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
YES
Exemptions: Smoking is allowed in a private club, unless housing a public event; a private residence unless used as a child care or health care facility or located within a hotel or motel; and a marine vessel, when the vessel is engaged in commercial fishing or sport charter fishing.
