Tobacco Laws Affecting Shasta County
Shasta County Smoking Ordinance
SCC Ch 8.45: This ordinance prohibits smoking in workplaces, enclosed public places, and within 20 feet of stadium seating. These laws apply to all Shasta County municipalities, including Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake.
Report a Smoking Violation
If you would like to report a smoking violation, please call the Shasta County Tobacco Violation and Information Hotline at (530) 225-5052.
Tobacco Laws Affecting California
Tobacco Laws Affecting California (TLAC) - 2018
This booklet from the Technical Assistance Legal Consortium includes information on California state laws and regulations related to tobacco. These laws apply to all jurisdictions in Shasta County, unless a local law is more restrictive.
Tobacco Laws Affecting Retailers
Tobacco Laws Affecting California (TLAC) - 2018
This booklet from the Technical Assistance Legal Consortium includes information on California state laws and regulations related to tobacco. These laws apply to all jurisdictions in Shasta County, unless a local law is more restrictive.
California Tobacco Age 21 Law
On June 9, 2016, a law signed by the Gov. Jerry Brown went into effect, raising the minimum age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. This law bans the selling or furnishing of tobacco products or paraphernalia, including electronic smoking devices to anyone under 21 except for active duty military personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Visit the California Department of Public Health website to learn more: California Tobacco Age 21 Law Information
Mandatory Signs for Retailers
Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act (STAKE) SIGN: This age of sale warning sign is required by state law to be visible at EACH point of sale (CA B&P 22952)
No Smoking Signs: Signs saying "No Smoking" or displaying the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly, sufficiently, and conspicuously posted in every building or other place where smoking is prohibited. SCC 8.45.080
No Smoking Signage for Shasta County Businesses
For more information, call (530) 225-5052.
FREE printable full-page or 9.5" x 4.5" no smoking sign.
Other Tobacco Laws Affecting all Residents
Anderson Parks, Entryways & Community Events
AMC Chapter 9.38.250: This ordinance and resolution prohibits smoking at all community events, Volonte Park, Veterans Walk of Honor, Anderson Teen Center and within 20' of business entrances.
Redding Library
RMC Chapter 2.42.120: Smoking is prohibited on the Redding Library campus including the building, patios, landscaped grounds, parking lots and roof.
Redding Parks
RMC Chapters 2.56.080 & 10.20.080: Smoking is prohibited in all park facilities. Park facilities include all parks, trails, structures and open spaces owned and operated by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Redding City Hall
Redding City Hall Resolution: This resolution prohibits smoking throughout the Redding City Hall campus.
Shasta District Fairgrounds
Shasta District Fair Board Policy: Prohibits smoking, except in designated outdoor smoking areas, at all times and events, including the annual Shasta District Fair.
City of Shasta Lake Smoke-free Events
Shasta Lake City Council designated events within Shasta Lake park facilities as being smoke-free on April 19, 2016.
More information about Shasta Lake smoke-free events: City of Shasta Lake Smoke-free Events Ordinance.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area a Smoke-free Park
Whiskeytown Park is the first National Park Service location to go smoke-free. The Smoke-free Policy that went into effect on January 1, 2016 includes prohibiting the use of electronic smoking devices.
More information about Whiskeytown's smoke-free policy: National Park Service Announcement.
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