Smoking Restrictions

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) - The Act limits smoking in indoor places of employment. This includes all bars and restaurants. The amendment to the Act became effective on July 22, 2003. Enforcement is conducted via complaint investigation and as an adjunct to any other EH program activity conducted by staff.  Environmental Health partners with the Tobacco Coalition to conduct periodic sweeps of all liquor license facilities to verify compliance with the law.

CIAA Law

CIAA Questions and Answers

Tobacco Control: Adolescent Tobacco-Use Prevention Act  (ATUPA)- Compliance checks are conducted on all facilities that sell tobacco products to ensure that tobacco is not sold to youths. The State law became effective on September 6, 1992. There are approximately 49 tobacco retailers.

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