What is the State Law regarding smoking in front of public buildings?
The State Law prohibits smoking within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows of any building owned, leased and occupied by the state, county or city and buildings of the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California community colleges. Does the State Law (no smoking in front of public buildings) also apply to private businesses/ office buildings/stores, etc? No, the State Law does not apply to private businesses. Management companies that own and/or manage private businesses have the right to institute stronger policies that prohibit smoking both inside and outside of their facilities. They can also determine the distance at which smoking is banned from entryways, windows and ventilation systems. Are there laws that prohibit people from smoking inside apartments and condos? There are currently no laws in San Diego County that prohibit smoking inside apartments and condominium complexes. However, many apartments and multi-unit complexe
