Smoke-Free Arizona Act

A copy of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act is available on the Arizona Secretary of State's website.

 

Final Exempt Rules - Smoke-Free Arizona

The Smoke-Free Arizona exempt rules went in to effect on May 1, 2007. The rules are listed and maintained on the Arizona Secretary of State's website.

 

The 20 Foot Rule

A proprietor should not permit smoking within 20 feet of the establishment’s entrances, open windows, or ventilation systems, as defined in the rules by R9-2-102. The purpose of the 20 foot rule is to prevent smoke from entering into areas where smoking is prohibited.

 

What About Local Ordinances?

The Smoke-Free Arizona Act does not prevent a political subdivision of the State from adopting ordinances or regulations that are more restrictive than the Act, nor does the Act repeal any existing ordinance or regulation that is more restrictive than the Act.