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The Smoke-Free Air Act is a law that went into effect in New Jersey on April 15, 2006. This law prohibits smoking in any indoor public place and work place.
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[edit] Exemptions
- Casino Floors
- Cigar bars and lounges, who make 15% of their income from tobacco products.
- Tobacco Retail Establishments whos primary (51%) sales are from tobacco products.
[edit] Penalties
A person in violation of the law:
- $250 first offense
- $500 second offense
- $1000 for each subsequent violation
Business that fails to comply with the law:
- $250 first offense
- $500 second offense
- $1000 for each subsequent violation
[edit] Smoke-Free Casinos
Atlantic Prevention Resources(APR) and Atlantic County REBEL have began pettioning for Smoke-Free Casinos. The casino floors are the biggest exemption from the law. Currently these organisations are working to remove them from the exemption.
[edit] External Links
NJDHSS website for the Smoke-Free Air Act
APR petion for Smoke-free casinos