What does the Smoke Free Illinois Act require a proprietor/owner/manager to do?
They must not permit smoking inside a public place, a place of employment or outside within 15 feet from the door, windows that open or ventilation intakes. A proprietor/owner/manager must not permit smoke to drift/infiltrate into a building through an entrance, a window, a ventilation system or other means. They must communicate to all existing employees and all applicants for employment that smoking is prohibited. The Act requires the removal of all ashtrays and that No Smoking signs be posted.
