Section 6.72.060 Prohibition of smoking in places of employment.

    A.    It shall be the responsibility of employers to comply with smoking restrictions enumerated in Section 6404.5 of the California Labor Code and to provide a smoke-free workplace for all employees.
    B.    Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, each employer otherwise exempt from the smoke restrictions in Section 6404.5 of the California Labor Code having an enclosed place of employment located within the unincorporated areas of Alameda County shall adopt, implement, make known and maintain a written smoking policy which shall contain the following requirements: Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities within a place of employment without exception. This includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles and all other enclosed facilities.
    C.    The smoking policy shall be communicated to employees within three weeks of its adoption.
    D.    All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy upon request to any existing or prospective employee. (Ord. 98-6 § 1 (part))