How is the California Smoke-free Workplace Law (Assembly Bill 13/3037) implemented and enforced in Orange County?
This health law went into effect January 1, 1995, and assures most employees throughout California a smoke-free place to work (since environmental tobacco smoke is a “Class A” carcinogen – in the same category as asbestos). On January 1, 1998, the law extended to cover all bars, restaurants with bars, nightclubs, and other indoor areas of entertainment where people work. TUPP provides education for the community (including businesses, employees, patrons, city officials, and law enforcement agencies) and answers questions regarding the law, its rationale, and what areas are included. Complaints that are alleging business noncompliance, may be directed to TUPP at (714) 541-1444. At this point, TUPP will document the complaint, send out a letter(s) to the business asking for compliance (with a copy sent to the law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction). Businesses are encouraged to call TUPP to review the situation and consult to improve patron cooperation, to provide materials, to educ
