| The
Current Law |
 The
present Utah Indoor Clean Air Act has been in effect
since May 1, 2007 and amends previous changes in effect
January 1, 1995 and May 1, 2006.The Act is designed to protect Utahns
and visitors to the state from exposure to the harmful
effects of environmental tobacco smoke (commonly called
second hand smoke). In general, "Smoking
is prohibited in all enclosed indoor places of public
access and publicly owned buildings and offices,..."
UC 26-38-3(1).
Besides the statute, an administrative rule, Rule 392-510,
has been promulgated for the Act. The Rule contains
more operationally-oriented requirements in order to
comply with the UICAA.
Leaders,
owners, managers, and supervisors of businesses, government
agencies, and other organizations are required
to comply with provisions of both the statute and
the rule.
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| The
Statute and Rule |
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Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act Statute- UC 26-38-1to9
(Reflects 2007 amendments
which went into effect May 1, 2007)
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Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act Rule- R 392-510-1
to 14
(Reflects revisions and
updates enacted October 31, 2007) |
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2006
and 2007 Amendments to the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act
Focuses on specific changes made to the UICAA during
the 2006 and 2007 legislative sessions. Includes
often asked questions and answers.
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| Business
and Policy Guides |
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Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act Business Guide
To assist those responsible for the implementation and
adherence to the law a guide has been developed which
goes into detail about what is required, sample policies,
sample signage, and similar information. |
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Utah Secondhand Smoke
Policy Implementation Guide |
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The
Guide serves as a resource for those interested in implementing
secondhand smoke policies at the local level.
Addresses secondhand smoke policy in worksites, multiple
dwelling units, homes, health care settings, and outdoor
venues.
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Keep
Your Business Healthy: Utah Tobacco-free Workplace Toolkit
(PDF 1.08MB)
The Toolkit is developed to augment the Worksite Secondhand
Smoke Policy Implementation Guide. It is designed for
use by businesses and organizations that are either developing
new tobacco-free policies or enhancing existing policies.
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| How
to Report a Violation of the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act |
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Procedure
for reporting a violation of the Utah Indoor Clean Air
Act
Explains basic information needed to report a violation
and who to contact.
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| Penalties
for Non-Compliance |
http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/penaltiesuicaa.html
State and local health departments make every effort
to use education as the primary tool to correct violations.
However, failure to abide by the requirements can result
in penalties to individuals who refuse to comply as
well as businesses, government agencies, or organizations
who fail to comply. For more information about penalties
go to:
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| For
More Information |
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Tobacco
Prevention and Control Program
1-877-220-3466 (toll-free in-state) or 801-538-6260 |
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Office
of Environmental Sanitation
(801) 538-6754
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