Smoke Free Illinois Act
Feb 9th, 2008 by admin
On January 1st, the Smoke Free Illinois Act (Senate Bill 500, Public Act 95-0017) passed by the State of Illinois became effective. Per the legislation, this act will be enforced by local law enforcement agencies including the Clarendon Hills Police Department.
Smoking will be prohibited in all indoor public places and places of employment as well as within 15 feet of entrances, exits, windows, and ventilation intakes. Public places include, but are not limited to, hospitals, restaurants, bars, taverns, retail stores, offices, commercial establishments, indoor theaters, libraries, museums, concert halls, educational facilities, nursing homes, an enclosed or partially enclosed sports arena, schools, meeting rooms, exhibition halls, conventional polling places, private clubs, gaming facilities, lobbies, bowling alleys, skating rinks, and public student dormitories. Places of employment include, but are not limited to, offices, work areas, restrooms, conference rooms, break rooms, and cafeterias.
Any person who smokes in a prohibited area shall be fined from $100 to $250. Any person who owns, operates, or otherwise controls a public place or place of employment that violates the act shall be fined not less that $250 for the first violation, not less than $500 for the second violation within one year after the fist violation, and not less than $2,500 for each additional violation within one year after the first violation.
– Source: Clarendon Hills Village News Letter (Jan/08)
