Colorado Smoke-Free Ordinance Database

Local VS State Ranking

2

Community

Denver

Date Passed/Modified

1993 (Updated from 1983, 1986)

County

Denver

Population

554600

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

"Smoke-free policy required in certain stadium areas, tennis courts, pools, and zoos."

Comparison to State Law

Stronger than the 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

Environmental Health

Phone

720-913-2000

URL Detail

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