Stanislaus County Municipal Code Ch. 9.53 Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Employment

It shall be the responsibility of employers to provide a smoke free workplace for all employees, but employers are not required to incur any expense to make structural or other physical modifications.

(Ord. CS 516 §2 (part), 1993)

Each employer having an enclosed place of employment located within the county jurisdiction shall adopt within six months from and after the effective date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this article, 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. This includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities.

(Ord. CS 516 §2, 1993)

All new businesses shall be required to comply with the provisions of Section 9.53.020 within sixty days after receiving business license.

(Ord. CS 516 §2, 1993)

The smoking policy shall be communicated to all employees within three weeks of its adoption.

(Ord. CS 516 §2, 1993)

All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy upon request to any existing or prospective employee.

(Ord. CS 516 §2, 1993)