Tompkins County Administrative Policy Manual

SMOKING
Objective:	To establish policy regarding smoking in County –maintained facilities, including offices, hallways, bathrooms, stairs, mechanical and cleaning areas, vehicles or mobile equipment, conference/meeting rooms and other interior work areas.	Policy Number: 01-23
Reference: (All applicable federal, state, and local laws)	County Code, Chapter 72, Article I; County Code, Chapter 72, Article II; New York State Clean Indoor Air Act of 2003	Effective Date: June 7, 1983
		Responsible Department: County Administration
		Modified Date (s): May 19,1992; July 7, 2009
Legislative Policy Statement:		Resolution No.: 09-152; 90-006; 89-001
General Information:		Next Scheduled Review: July, 2012
I. Definitions:
II. Policy:	County Code, Chapter 72, Article I prohibits smoking in any County-owned or occupied buildings or vehicles. The New York State Clean Indoor Air Act (Public Health Law Section 1399-o) and County Code, Chapter 72, Article II, prohibit smoking in places of employment, restaurants and, taverns to protect employees and the public from second-hand smoke.In compliance with state and local laws, smoking, or carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other form of smoking object or device, is not permitted by any employee, official, client, or the public in any County building, vehicle, mobile equipment, any means of transportation operated by the County, and any other areas where the use of tobacco is prohibited by fire codes or State Regulations.
Procedure:	Signage (stickers) will be maintained at entrances of all County-owned buildings indicating a smoke-free area within 30 feet from the building. The intent is to provide smoke-free entryways, pedestrian walkways, and adjacent seating areas for County employees or for the public engaging in County business.