Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — SANITATION AND HEALTH›Chapter 8 — SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
Modesto Municipal Code Art. 4 Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Employment
Modesto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Modesto
Cite as: Modesto Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
5-8.401 - Smoking Prohibited.¶
(a) Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this article, each employer having an enclosed place of employment located within the City shall adopt, implement, make known and maintain a written smoking policy which shall contain the following requirements:
Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities within a place of employment without exception. This includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, rest rooms, vehicles and all other enclosed facilities.
(b) The smoking policy shall be communicated to all employees within three (3) weeks of its adoption, and at least annually thereafter.
(c) All employers shall comply with these nonsmoking provisions and shall be responsible for their implementation in their places of employment.
(d) "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted at building entrances and in employee lounges, cafeterias and lunchrooms.
(e) All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy to any existing or prospective employee.
(Ord. 2842-C.S., § 1)
(Amended by Ord. 3639-C.S., § 1, effective 12-24-15)
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