Michigan’s Smoke Free Law
As of May 1, 2010, Michigan
residents and visitors are now protected from
exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in all
restaurants, bars and businesses (including
hotels and motels), thanks to the Dr. Ron Davis
Smoke-free Air Law.
The Dr. Ron Davis Law, which
bans smoking in all worksites, including bars
and restaurants, went into effect May 1, 2010.
Cigar bars and tobacco specialty shops that meet
certain criteria are exempt, as are the gaming
floors of Detroit's three casinos. Michigan's
American-Indian casinos are not covered by state
law, so they are exempt as well.
In order to comply with the smoke-free law,
businesses are required to:
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Clearly and conspicuously
post "no smoking" signs
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Remove indoor ashtrays
and other smoking receptacles
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Direct any person who is
smoking to put out the cigarette, cigar or
other lighted tobacco item.
What to do if you see someone breaking the smoke
free air law
Citizens who observe or note
possible violations are asked to notify the
establishment's manager or owner and attempt to
resolve the matter.
If the matter is not
addressed appropriately, citizens can file a
complaint with their local health department or
the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Citizens can find additional information,
including an enforcement contact list by county
and a complaint form, at
www.michigan.gov/smokefreelaw.
Help to Stop Smoking
The Community Health Agency
would like to encourage individuals who are
interested in obtaining information about
quitting smoking to call the statewide Quitline
at: 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-480-QUIT.
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