Can you smoke in a private vehicle?

Private vehicles must be carrying more than one person to be smoke-free, so somebody who is 17 and smoking alone in a private vehicle isn’t committing an offence. The legislation covers any private vehicle that is enclosed wholly or partly by a roof.

What are the smoking laws in Pennsylvania?

Smoking Ban and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board The Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 generally prohibits smoking in public places, which include enclosed workplaces, commercial establishments and areas where the public is invited or permitted.

What are the smoking laws in Indiana?

Since July 1, 2012, nearly all public places in the state, including restaurants and other workplaces, became smoke-free. This change came as the result of Indiana’s first-ever statewide smoke-free air law, House Enrolled Act 1149.

Can you smoke with a child in the car?

A Under a California law that took effect in January 2008, it unlawful for a person to smoke a pipe, cigar or cigarette in a motor vehicle, whether moving or parked, in which any one of the occupants is a minor. Smoking is, of course, considered a health risk.

Can you smoke in a work vehicle?

Company cars and vans are classified as working space and it is illegal to smoke in the vehicles. Any serious company should consider smoking braking the law as gross misconduct.

Where can you smoke in PA?

Smoking is prohibited in government workplaces, private workplaces, schools, childcare facilities, retail stores and recreational/cultural facilities. Smoking restrictions are required in restaurants and casinos/gaming establishments (tribal establishments are exempt). There are no smoking restrictions for bars.

How far from the door can you smoke?

This legislation prohibits smoking within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows of all state, county, and city buildings, including University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) and California community college buildings.

Is smoking indoors legal in Indiana?

Policy Facts. The statewide policy went into effect on July 1, 2012. Smoking a lit cigarette, cigar, pipe or other tobacco smoking equipment is not permitted indoors, except in businesses not included in the policy.

Is indoor smoking illegal in Indiana?

Indiana recently implemented a statewide smoke-free indoor air law that has prohibited smoking in both restaurants and non-hospitality workplaces.

Can you smoke with someone under 18 in the car?

A Under a California law that took effect in January 2008, it unlawful for a person to smoke a pipe, cigar or cigarette in a motor vehicle, whether moving or parked, in which any one of the occupants is a minor. The law is spelled out in California Health & Safety Code Section 118948(a).

What states is it illegal to smoke with a child in the car?

Seven states (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont) and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation banning smoking in vehicles with children present. The age of children covered by these laws varies from under age eight (Vermont) to under age 18 (California and Oregon).

Do smokers have rights at work?

Employers are free to ban all smoking in the workplace, even if state law allows it. In other words, there is no law that protects your right to smoke at work. However, employers have less freedom to regulate off-duty smoking by employees. Several states have laws prohibiting discrimination against smokers.

What are the rules for smoking in a parking lot?

The area must be ventilated or separated from other areas that are non-smoking areas. Signs must specify if an area or vehicle allows smoking and the signs must be at least 18 inches wide and 6 inches high with lettering 1.25 inches high. Where is smoking NOT permitted?

Is it illegal for a driver to smoke in a car?

While it is highly unlikely that the driver would even be investigated, let alone charged, it is still illegal. Any officer that observes you (smoking) would have probable cause to believe you are both impaired & “in control” of the vehicle. You can be arrested, and if he can prove you are impaired, at that time, you can be found guilty.

Is it legal to smoke in the workplace in Alabama?

In Alabama, for employers with five or more employees, workers may not smoke in common areas of enclosed workplaces. The law also prohibits smoking in individual, or personal work areas, if the employee states that their work area is a non-smoking area.

Can an employer decide to make a workplace smoke free?

However an employer may still decide, without consent of the employees, to make any part, or all of a workplace smoke free. What are the requirements for a smoking area? Any smoking area must be ventilated or separated from non-smoking areas.