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2009 SESSION

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SB 1105 Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in certain public buildings, restaurants, etc., exceptions.

Introduced by: Ralph S. Northam | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; penalty.  Establishes a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants.  The bill contains several exemptions from this prohibition where smoking may be permitted, including a restaurant that is constructed in such a manner that areas where smoking may be permitted are structurally separated from the portion of the restaurant in which smoking is prohibited and such areas are separately vented.  The bill contains technical amendments.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act; penalty.  Moves the regulation of smoking in restaurants from Title 15.2 to a new chapter in Title 32.1.  This bill prohibits smoking in all indoor restaurants and bar and lounge areas in the Commonwealth.  Requires the posting of “No Smoking” signs and provides for a $25 civil penalty for a violation of these provisions.  This bill incorporates SB 1160 (Saslaw).