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AL SB195

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Figures

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act and establishes the Alabama Smoke-free Air Act of 2013, prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas of public places and places of employment.

  • Prohibits smoking within 15 feet of entrances, exits, operable windows, and ventilation intakes of public places and employment areas, as well as in outdoor playgrounds, sports arenas, and restaurant/bar seating areas.

  • Exempts private residences (unless used as licensed child care, adult care, or health care facilities), private clubs existing before the act's effective date, tobacco facilities, cigar bars, and retail tobacco shops.

  • Establishes penalties including fines up to $50 for individuals smoking in prohibited areas and $100-$200 for business owners/operators; third and subsequent violations within one year may result in civil fines up to $1,000 and permit/license suspension or revocation.

  • Requires owners/operators to post "No Smoking" signs, provide written notice to employees, remove ashtrays from prohibited areas, and direct violators to stop smoking or leave the premises; prohibits retaliation against persons reporting violations.

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of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Health

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Health2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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