Colorado Smoke-Free Ordinance Database

Local VS State Ranking

2

Community

Thornton

Date Passed/Modified

1986

County

Adams

Population

82400

Workplace

Smoke-free policy required if 50% of employees petition the employer.

Comparison to State Law

Stronger than the State law.

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

Police Code Enforcement

Phone

303-538-7517

URL Detail

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