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HI HB1494

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires condominium associations to adopt bylaws or rules prohibiting smoking in all common elements and covered limited common elements, unless articles of incorporation or existing bylaws already prohibit smoking.

  • Defines "covered" areas as those closed in by a roof or overhang, including public lobbies, lanais, interior courtyards, patios, and covered walkways.

  • Mandates that any smoking prohibition rules must also designate at least one covered and accessible smoking area for unit owners, guests, and other persons.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Smoking; Condominiums; Common and Limited Common Elements

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused (3).

2/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/18/2011
Health1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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