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FAQ PAGE 2 OF 2 <br /> 9. Where should signage be located? <br /> Signs are required to be posted at all public entrances of enclosed public places and places of <br /> employment. Signs.must read"State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance"or other <br /> similar language. Signs are available online at www.in.gov/atc. <br /> 10. Where can I get information on quitting tobacco use? <br /> You can get more information from: http://www.in.gov/quitline/. <br /> 11. How does the state law affect local ordinances on smoking? <br /> The new state statute does not supersede a local county,city,or town ordinance previously adopted, <br /> if that local ordinance is more restrictive than state law. Additionally,the new state statute does not <br /> prohibit a local county, city,or town from adopting an ordinance more restrictive than state law. <br /> 12. May a business exempt from the state smoking law choose to prohibit smoking? <br /> Yes. A business owner or manager may voluntarily choose to prohibit smoking,even if the type of <br /> business is one of the exemptions to the state's smoking law. For example, a tavern owner may chose <br /> to prohibit smoking. <br /> 13. The smoking-ban law requires businesses that are exempt from the ban to provide the Alcohol <br /> & Tobacco Commission with a statement verifying their exemption.How do we file this <br /> statement with the ATC? <br /> Fraternal clubs and other organizations that meet all of the requirements for an exemption from the <br /> state smoking ban may file the Exemption Form found on the ATC's website, www.in.gov/atc. The <br /> form will be available before July 1,2012,when the law takes effect. <br /> 14. Does the new smoking law include chewing tobacco and snuff? <br /> No. <br /> Approved:May 31,2012 Edition 6 <br />