How will a restaurant, bar or lodging establishment know if it is required to comply with the new smoking law?
The law prohibits smoking in “all enclosed areas of restaurants and bars.” In order to understand the scope of the new law, it is important to understand the definitions of the terms “restaurant” and “bar.” Restaurants The term “restaurant” is defined as “a food and lodging establishment that prepares and serves drink or food as regulated by the Commission [for Public Health] pursuant to Part 6 of Article 8 of [Chapter 130A].” This definition basically encompasses any food service establishment that is required to comply with state public health laws related to sanitation. Most restaurants and some bars fall into this category and will be required to comply with the new smoking law. Lodging establishments The definition of “restaurant” also, somewhat awkwardly, encompasses any lodging establishment that (1) serves food or drink for pay and (2) is required to comply with state public health laws related to food and drink sanitation. Many lodging establishments provide food for guests bu
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