§ 17-134. Prohibition of smoking in enclosed places of employment.

(a)

Smoking shall be prohibited within all enclosed places of employment within the city and on public sidewalks abutting health care facility property lines.

(b)

It shall be the responsibility of employers to provide a smoke-free workplace for all employees.

(c)

Every employer having any enclosed place of employment located within the city shall adopt, implement, publish and maintain a written smoking policy which shall contain the following requirements:

Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities within a place of employment without exception. This includes, but is not limited to, common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges or break rooms, stairs, restrooms, vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities.

(d)

The smoking policy shall be communicated to all employees within four weeks of the adoption of this article.

(e)

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

(Ord. No. O-91-08, § 4, 12-18-2008)