Regulation of Smoking by NC Local Governments
Articles and Bulletins
NEW! Smoking in Public Places: Recent Changes in State Law, by Aimee N. Wall, May 2009.
Regulation of Smoking: Update on Recent State Legislation, by Aimee N. Wall, September 2007.
FAQ
- What changes will the public see when the new statewide smoking law goes into effect in January 2010?
- How will a restaurant, bar or lodging establishment know if it is required to comply with the new smoking law?
- How will a member of the public know if a restaurant or bar is required to comply with the new smoking law?
- Will convenience stores and other places that sell food also need to be smoke-free?
- Does the new smoking law apply only to cigarette smoking?
- What do people in charge of restaurants, bars and lodging establishments need to do to comply with the new smoking law?
- What do smokers need to do to comply with the new law?
- What do local governments (cities and counties) need to do?
- How will the new state law be enforced?
- Are there restaurants and bars that will not be required to comply with the smoking law?
- Are there lodging establishments that will not be required to comply with the smoking law?
- May a local government adopt a local law that differs from the statewide smoking law?
- What types of local government entities can adopt these local laws?
Webinar Materials
Implementing the New Smoking Law – Webinar Series
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