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AL SB197
Bill
AI Summary
SB197 Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment establishing the Alabama Smoke-free Air Amendment of 2012, which prohibits smoking in enclosed areas of public places and places of employment.
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Prohibits smoking within 15 feet of building entrances, exits, windows, ventilation intakes, outdoor restaurant/bar seating areas, playgrounds, and sports arenas.
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Exempts private residences (unless licensed as child care, adult care, or health care facilities), outdoor employment areas, and private clubs from smoking restrictions.
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Establishes penalties including fines up to $50 for individuals smoking in prohibited areas and $100-$200 for owners/operators of non-compliant businesses, with civil fines up to $1,000 for third and subsequent violations within one year.
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Repeals the existing Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act (Sections 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10) and assigns enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Public Health and State Board of Health; permits political subdivisions to adopt stricter requirements.
Legislative Description
Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, const. amend., Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed
Health
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health
2/7/2012