Colorado Smoke-Free Ordinance Database

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Community

Colorado Springs

Date Passed/Modified

1987 (Updated from 1985)

County

El Paso

Population

360900

Workplace

State law requires a smoke-free policy in all workplaces except those with 3 or more employees that are not open to the public.

Comparison to State Law

State law applies

Employee Retaliation Clause

Protection provided.

Comparison to State Law

Stronger than the State law.

Restaurants and Bars

State law requires a smoke-free policy in all restaurants and bars unless the establishment meets the definition of a cigar bar.

Comparison to State Law

State law applies

Building Entrances and Patios

State law requires a smoke-free policy 15 feet from the main entryway of any public building.

Comparison to State Law

State law applies

Outdoor Places

No health protection provided.

Comparison to State Law

Not required in state law.

Public Places

State law requires a smoke-free policy in all public places unless exempted.

Has the Entryway Provision Been Reduced?

No

Enforced By

Health Department

Phone

719-578-3199

URL Detail

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