On July 1, 2010 the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act will take effect. Kansas workplaces, bars and restaurants will become smoke-free.  Effective July 1, 2010, businesses that prohibit smoking will be required to post signs that have the international no smoking symbol and state that smoking is prohibited by state law. Now will there be penalties if someone does not follow this new law? …of course! Kansas government has decided to enforce this by local law enforcement.  Fines, for owners/operators and smokers:

• 1st violation = not more than $100
• 2nd violation within 1 year = not more than $200
• 3rd and additional violations within 1 year = not more than $500 per violation
• Each individual smoking in an establishment where smoking is prohibited is a separate violation for the business.

Additionally, Smoking will be prohibited within 10 feet of any doorway, open window and air intake of establishments where smoking is prohibited. Businesses may choose to allow smoking in outdoor areas that are at least 10 feet from doorways, open windows and air intakes.

Source: http://www.kssmokefree.org/index.html

Look out for more information from Seton on Kansas going Smoke Free (July 1st) and Wisconsin (July 5th) as well!

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