Updated September 2018 (Originally issued January 2013) Developed by ChangeLab Solutions This material was made possible by funds received from Grant Number 14-10214 with the California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Control Program. © 2018 California Department of Public Health. This material may not be reproduced or disseminated without prior written permission from the California Department of Public Health. ChangeLab Solutions is a nonprofit organization that provides legal information on matters relating to public health. The legal information provided in this document does not constitute legal advice or legal representation. For legal advice, readers should consult a lawyer in their state. Introduction ChangeLab Solutions developed this Model Ordinance to help California cities and counties limit tobacco use and unwanted exposure to secondhand smoke both indoors and outdoors. As the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke become increasingly well-documented, one of the most important steps a community can take to protect and improve its residents’ health is to create more smokefree and tobacco-free spaces. Almost all indoor places of employment in California are now required to be smokefree under state law. The Model Ordinance can assist California cities and counties in making indoor all workplaces smokefree by eliminating the few remaining exceptions contained in California Labor Code section 6404.5. In addition, the Model Ordinance is designed to help local jurisdictions create smokefree outdoor workplaces to protect the health of employees and the public in these environments. The Model
Updated September 2018 (Originally issued January 2013) Developed by ChangeLab Solutions This material was made possible by funds received from Grant Number 14-10214 with the California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Control Program. © 2018 California Department of Public Health. This material may not be reproduced or disseminated without prior written permission from the California Department of Public Health. ChangeLab Solutions is a nonprofit organization that provides legal information on matters relating to public health. The legal information provided in this document does not constitute legal advice or legal representation. For legal advice, readers should consult a lawyer in their state. Introduction ChangeLab Solutions developed this Model Ordinance to help California cities and counties limit tobacco use and unwanted exposure to secondhand smoke both indoors and outdoors. As the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke become increasingly well-documented, one of the most important steps a community can take to protect and improve its residents’ health is to create more smokefree and tobacco-free spaces. Almost all indoor places of employment in California are now required to be smokefree under state law. The Model Ordinance can assist California cities and counties in making all indoor workplaces smokefree by eliminating the few remaining exceptions contained in California Labor Code section 6404.5. In addition, the Model Ordinance is designed to help local jurisdictions create smokefree outdoor workplaces to protect the health of employees and the public in these environments. The Model
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