HB615 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Grantland

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Frank McDanielHoward SanderfordRandy WoodJoe HubbardDickie DrakePat MoorePatricia ToddMerika ColemanEarl F. HilliardLaura HallMary Sue McClurkin

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Health, smoking prohibited in enclosed public places, places of employment, private clubs, enclosed residential facilities, outdoor areas, exceptions, posting of signs, enforcement by State Board of Health, fines, Smokefree Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Description

Currently, the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in certain places and requests that employers adopt a smoking policy and provide smoke-free areas in places of employment.

This bill would repeal the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act.

This bill would establish the Alabama Smokefree Air Act of 2010 to prohibit smoking in enclosed public places, places of employment, private clubs, enclosed residential facilities, outdoor areas, and provide exceptions; would require the posting of signs; would provide for enforcement by the State Board of Health; and would provide for various fines for individuals and certain employers and owners or managers of public places.

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Subjects

Health