Senate Bill 2054 Summary

• Prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places including restaurants, retail stores, public transportation, health facilities, sports arenas, and government buildings, with violations subject to civil fines of $25 for first offense, $75 for second offense, and up to $150 for subsequent offenses.

• Bans smoking in indoor or outdoor public facilities during organized athletic events for persons under 18 years of age, with facility managers required to post signs and make reasonable efforts to prevent violations.

• Exempts bars, private residences, hotel/motel rooms, retail tobacco stores, cigar bars, private clubs, gaming facilities, and certain workplace areas from smoking restrictions.

• Requires posting of "no smoking" signs at entrances to prohibited areas and removal of ashtrays from those areas; establishes State Department of Health as enforcement authority with rulemaking power.

• Preempts municipal and county smoking ordinances except those enacted prior to the bill's passage; effective July 1, 2015.