Protect Local Control

Ensuring Community Rights
To Pass Smokefree Ordinances
 

State Status

No Preemption

Legislative Summary

HB451 An Act To Create The Mississippi Smoke Free Families Act (DIED IN COMMITTEE)

This bill prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places, including restaurants.

  • Preemptive Action

    No

  • Anti-Preemptive Clause

    Yes

EXEMPTIONS: Bars; separately enclosed bar areas of restaurants; non-public areas of public places and workplaces; workplaces with less that three employees; private residences; hotel and motel rooms; retail tobacco stores; restaurants and public or private meeting rooms when used for private functions; facilities licensed by the Mississippi Gaming Commission; public schools and campuses.

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