State Status
Any Preemption
Legislative Summary
HB3604/SB3572-(preemption repeal)-An Act relative to tobacco products-Failed
This bill repeals preemption to allow cities, counties, and counties with a metropolitan form of government to enact ordinances regulating smoking in public buildings and restaurants within their legal jurisdiction.
Preemptive Action
No (TN already preempted)
Anti-Preemptive Clause
Yes
Cities and counties are not allowed to enact laws regulating smoking in bars, defined as establishments where 40% or less of their annual revenue is derived from food sales.