Table 1 Details of state legislation, 1992–2003
From: Participation and argument in legislative debate on statewide smoking restrictions
State | Year | Process | Policy details |
|---|---|---|---|
Utah | 1994 | Task force and legislative hearings | Private worksites: Smokers and nonsmokers in separate areas Restaurants: Smoking banned Bars: No restrictions |
South Dakota | 2002 | Legislative hearings | Private worksites: Smoking banned Restaurants: Smoking allowed where alcohol is served Bars: No restrictions |
Florida | 1992 | Legislative hearings | Private worksites: Smokers and nonsmokers in separate areas Restaurants: Requires separate areas if restaurant seats more than 50 people Bars: No restrictions (Also preempts stronger local laws) |
Oregon | 2002 | Legislative hearings | Private worksites: Smokers and nonsmokers in separate areas Restaurants: Requires separate areas if restaurant seats more than 30 people Bars: No restrictions (Also preempts stronger local laws) |
North Dakota | 2003* | Legislative hearings | Private worksites: Would have banned smoking Restaurants: Would have banned smoking Bars: Proposed no restrictions |
Louisiana | 1993 | Legislative hearings | Private worksites: If nonsmokers object to smoking, employers should try to accommodate both smokers and nonsmokers Restaurants and bars: No restrictions (Also preempts stronger local laws) |