Bill 11-16 Smoke Free Air Standards

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Smoke Free Air Ordinance Page 10 includes, without limitation, common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities. (b) The prohibition on smoking shall be communicated to all existing employees by the effective date of this Article and to all prospective employees upon their application for employment. Sec. 14 -126. Reasonable Distance.' Smoking shall be prohibited outdoors within a reasonable distance from an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited by this Article, but in no event closer than fifteen feet (15'), so as to insure that tobacco smoke does not enter into establishments designated as smoke free under this Article through entrances, windows, ventilation intakes or other means. Sec. 14 -127. Exemptions. Notwithstanding the smoking prohibitions in Section 14 -124, smoking is permitted in the following locations: (a) Private residences, unless used as a licensed childcare, adult day care or health care facility. (b) None of the areas set forth in this Section shall be exempt from the provisions of this Article if smoke from any area enters, either directly or indirectly, through entrances, windows, ventilation systems, or other means, where smoking is otherwise prohibited by this Article. Sec. 14 -128. Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Public Places. Smoking shall be prohibited in the following outdoor places: (a) Outdoor seating areas of restaurants, bars, private clubs, and businesses except those restricted to individuals over the age of 18 years of age; (b) In all outdoor arenas, stadiums, and amphitheaters. Smoking shall also be prohibited in and 'Indiana Code § 7.1- 5 -12 -4 sets forth a eight foot (8') distance requirement from a public entrance to a public place or place of employment.