State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
S209 - (restaurants and bars) - A Bill Relating to Places where Smoking is Prohibited - Session Adjourned
This bill prohibits smoking in restaurants, bars, and some other workplaces, including retail stores and businesses open to the public for commercial purposes.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
Yes
EXEMPTIONS: Smoking is allowed in private homes and home-based businesses, unless used as a childcare facility; outdoor areas of businesses; 25% of hotel/motel rooms; cigar bars; private clubs; and retail tobacco stores.
