Chapter 6.72 SMOKING*
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))