HB720 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Demetrius C. Newton

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Restaurants, smoking prohibited in, Secs. 22-15A-3, 22-15A-5, 22-15A-6 am'd.

Summary

This bill would ban smoking inside all restaurants in Alabama by amending the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would make smoking illegal in enclosed restaurant spaces. It amends the law to prohibit smoking in restaurants and to exclude restaurants from any designated smoking areas or workplace smoking policies. It states the rest of the public place smoking rules would apply to non-restaurant locations, and it would take effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Restaurant owners, operators, and managers would have to ensure their facilities are smoke-free and comply with the new prohibition in dining areas.
• Restaurant patrons and employees would be protected from exposure to tobacco smoke while inside restaurants, as smoking would be prohibited there.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 22-15A-3, 22-15A-5, and 22-15A-6 to prohibit smoking in restaurants and to state that restaurants are not subject to designated smoking areas or workplace smoking policies.
• Defines 'restaurant' and related terms within the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act and states the act takes effect immediately upon governor approval.

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Subjects

Smoking