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CA SB575
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the prohibition on smoking in enclosed spaces at places of employment to include owner-operated businesses with no employees, independent contractors, or volunteers
- Eliminates exemptions that previously permitted smoking in hotel lobbies, bars and taverns, banquet rooms, warehouse facilities, and employee break rooms
- Establishes a uniform statewide smoking prohibition in all enclosed workplaces and owner-operated businesses, preempting local ordinances on the subject
- Penalties for violations are $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation within one year, and $500 for a third or subsequent violation within one year
- Retains exemptions for 20 percent of hotel guestrooms, truck cabs without nonsmoking employees, theatrical and medical research sites, private residences, and retail tobacco shops with private smokers' lounges
Legislative Description
Smoking in the workplace.
Last Action
Set, second hearing. Held in committee without recommendation.
6/28/2012
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization6/23/2011
Appropriations4/13/2011
Labor and Industrial Relations3/3/2011
Rules2/17/2011
Full Bill Text
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