Let's Clear the Air
In November of 2006 the citizens of Arizona made their voices heard by passing the Smoke-Free Arizona Act A.R.S. §36-601.01. This landmark statute prohibits smoking in most enclosed public places and places of employment including (but not limited to):
2008 Annual Report
We are proud to state that one year after the Smoke-Free Arizona Act went into effect, a high level of compliance has been achieved. Most employers responded well in creating smoke-free workplaces while the number of complaints declined significantly, this resulting in cleaner air for Arizona residents. Click here to view the annual report.
Economic Impact Study
The report examining the economic impact of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act is now available. The study, prepared by the W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, includes the analysis of actual sales data for restaurants and bars, and the results of a survey of owners and managers of restaurants and bars in Arizona that was conducted prior the implementation of the Act and repeated one year later. The report also includes a literature review on the effects of tobacco regulations on the hospitality industry in the United States and in other countries. Click here to view the entire report.
What About Local Ordinances?
Local units of government may enact ordinances that are more restrictive than the Smoke-Free Arizona Act. Local ordinances, if more stringent, remain in effect after the implementation of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
This site explains the Smoke-Free Arizona Act and what Arizona businesses need to do to comply with the Law. It also lays out the procedure for reporting any employer that is in violation.
You will also find useful information on the dangers of secondhand smoke, news, tips, updates, answers to frequently asked questions about the Law, links to valuable resources, and much more.
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