Smoke-free Law Violation
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TOBACCO COMPLIANCE
Report a Smoking Violation
If you would like to report a smoking violation, please call Shasta County Public Health Tobacco Compliance Officer Steve Layton at (530) 225-5052.
Second Hand Smoke
- WORKPLACES
California Labor Code Sections 6404.5 - It is against the law to smoke in an enclosed space at a place of employment.
- STATE, COUNTY AND CITY BUILDINGS
California Government Code Sections 7596 – 7598 - Smoking is prohibited:- Inside a building occupied and owned (or leased) by the state, a county, a city, or a California Community College district;
- In an outdoor area within 20 feet of a main exit, entrance, or operable window of such a building;
- In a passenger vehicle owned by the state.
- TOT LOTS AND PLAYGROUNDS
California Health and Safety Code Section 104495 - Smoking of tobacco products is prohibited within 25 feet of a playground or tot lot sandbox area. The disposal of tobacco-related waste such as cigar and cigarette butts, in these areas is also prohibited.
- SMOKE FREE VEHICLES
California Health and Safety Code Section 118947-118949-It is illegal to smoke or possess a lighted pipe, cigar or cigarette containing tobacco in any motor vehicle in which there is a minor under age 18 years of age.
Tobacco Sales
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SELLING/GIVING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS
California Penal Code Section 308(a)- It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, give, or in any way furnish any tobacco product or paraphernalia (including cigarettes and cigarette papers) to a person under the age of 18.
California Business and Professions: STAKE Act- It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, give, or in any way furnish any tobacco product or paraphernalia (including cigarettes and cigarette papers) to a person under the age of 18.
- Retailers must check the identification of tobacco purchasers who reasonably appear to be under 18 years of age.
- Every store that sells tobacco must post a boldly printed, contrasting-color sign in a conspicuous place at each point purchase saying that tobacco products may not be sold to minors. The sign must state that the law requires retailers to check the identification of anyone who reasonably appears to be under 18 years of age.
- SELF-SERVICE SALES OF CIGARETTES
California Business and Professions: STAKE Act - It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or display, which is an open display, any tobacco product (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, and bidis) or tobacco paraphernalia (including cigarette papers, pipes, and cigarette rolling machines).
- SINGLE CIGARETTE SALES
California Penal Code Section 308.2 - No person may sell one or more cigarettes, other than in a sealed and properly labeled package.
- PURCHASE/POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS
California Penal Code Sections 308(b) - It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to purchase, receive, or possess any tobacco product or paraphernalia.
Shasta County Ordinance
County Ordinance 8.45.030 - Prohibits smoking in County buildings and enclosed public places. This includes stadium and grandstand seating (8.45.040).
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOBACCO LAWS
Shasta County Public Health
Tobacco Education Program
(530) 225-5134
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Steve Layton
(530) 225-5052
Web Links:
- Official California Legislative Information
- Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR)
- Smokefree Air for Everyone (S.A.F.E.)
- Technical Assistance Legal Center (TALC)
- California's Clean Air Project (CCAP)
- The Center for Tobacco Policy and Organizing
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