Full question:
What is the smoking laws in Iowa for a private business? What is the regulatory smoking distance from a door in Iowa for a private business?
- Category: Smoking
- Date:
- State: Iowa
Answer:
In Iowa, private business owners can designate their outdoor areas as non-smoking. There is no specific state law prohibiting smoking at a certain distance from doors, but owners can establish their own rules regarding smoking in these areas.
According to the Iowa Smokefree Air Act (Iowa Code § 142D.5), an owner or manager can declare an area as non-smoking, even if it is typically exempt from smoking prohibitions. If a sign is posted indicating the area is non-smoking, then smoking is not allowed there.
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