§ 8.08.050. Regulation of smoking in places of employment.  


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  • A.

    Within ninety days of the effective date of this chapter, each employer having an enclosed place of employment located within the county shall adopt, implement, and make known and maintain a written smoking policy which shall contain the following requirements:

    Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed and semi-enclosed facilities within a place of employment without exception. This includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles and all other enclosed facilities.

    B.

    The smoking policy shall be communicated to all employees within three weeks of its adoption, and at least annually thereafter.

    C.

    All employers shall comply with these non-smoking provisions and shall be responsible for their implementation in their places of employment.

    D.

    "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted at building entrances and in employee lounges, cafeterias and lunchrooms.

    E.

    All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy to any existing or prospective employee.

    F.

    Places of employment exempt from the prohibition on smoking in other sections of this chapter shall also be exempt from this section.

(Ord. 1063 § 2 (part), 1994: prior code § 5154)