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OK SB1809
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates designated smoking rooms in state, county, and city buildings; prohibits smoking within 25 feet of building entrances and exits.
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Extends deadline for restaurant smoking room compliance from March 1, 2006 to September 1, 2012; prohibits new restaurants from adding smoking rooms after September 1, 2010.
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Adds definition of "cigar bars" as establishments deriving 80% of gross receipts from alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, with specified ventilation and containment requirements for smoking lounges within multi-use buildings.
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Repeals existing exemptions for stand-alone bars and stand-alone taverns; creates limited exemption for cigar bars with strict air handling and negative pressure requirements.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2010 with emergency clause for immediate implementation regarding public health and safety.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; modifying provisions related to smoking in public places. Effective date. Emergency.
Health Care
Last Action
Pending authorship Representative(s) Cox
2/3/2010