Who is responsible for violations of the smoking law?
If smoking is allowed to continue in an establishment or place of employment, including a restaurant or bar, citations may be issued to any number of persons involved, including the business owner, the manager, the operator on duty, and the person smoking. Violation of the City Code is a misdemeanor charge that may result in a monetary fine or other consequences. As with any local ordinance, a violation of the City Code could result in a fine of up to $1,000 per day or up to 180 days in jail. Each day that an establishment, a place of employment, or an individual smoker fails to comply may be considered a separate violation.
