Senate Bill 1406 Summary

• Removes casino gaming floors from the definition of "public place" subject to smoking restrictions in Michigan's Public Health Code.

• Repeals section 12606b, which previously contained specific smoking regulations for casinos.

• Maintains smoking prohibitions in public places, places of employment, food service establishments, and meetings of public bodies, with specific requirements for owners to post no-smoking signs, remove ashtrays, and enforce restrictions.

• Establishes affirmative defense for hotel, motel, and lodging facility owners who make good faith efforts to prohibit smoking by complying with required enforcement procedures.

• Effective date: May 1, 2010.