SB 5909 -
By Senator Keiser
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1 RCW 70.160.010 and 1985 c 236 s 1 are each amended to
read as follows:
The legislature recognizes the increasing evidence that tobacco
smoke in closely confined places may create a danger to the health of
some citizens of this state. In order to protect the health and
welfare of those citizens, it is necessary to prohibit smoking in
public places except in areas designated as smoking areas. It is the
policy of the legislature that no child under the age of eighteen shall
be exposed to second-hand smoke in any public place.
Sec. 2 RCW 70.160.020 and 1985 c 236 s 2 are each amended to read
as follows:
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) "Smoke" or "smoking" means the carrying or smoking of any kind
of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking
equipment.
(2) "Public place" means that portion of any building or vehicle
used by and open to the public, regardless of whether the building or
vehicle is owned in whole or in part by private persons or entities,
the state of Washington, or other public entity, and regardless of
whether a fee is charged for admission.
Public places include, but are not limited to: Elevators, public
conveyances or transportation facilities, museums, concert halls,
theaters, auditoriums, exhibition halls, indoor sports arenas,
hospitals, nursing homes, health care facilities or clinics, enclosed
shopping centers, retail stores, retail service establishments,
financial institutions, educational facilities, ticket areas, public
hearing facilities, state legislative chambers and immediately adjacent
hallways, public restrooms, libraries, restaurants, waiting areas,
lobbies, and reception areas. A public place does not include a
private residence. ((This chapter is not intended to restrict smoking
in private facilities which are occasionally open to the public except
upon the occasions when the facility is open to the public.))
(3) "Restaurant" means any building, structure, or area used,
maintained, or advertised as, or held out to the public to be, an
enclosure where meals are made available to be consumed on the
premises, for consideration of payment.
Sec. 3 RCW 70.160.030 and 1985 c 236 s 3 are each amended to read
as follows:
No person may smoke in a public place except ((in designated
smoking areas)) as provided in this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4 A new section is added to chapter 70.160 RCW
to read as follows:
(1) Smoking may not be allowed in any public place other than: A
private facility except upon the occasion when the facility is open to
the public, a bar, a tavern, or a casino. However, if smoking is
allowed in a bar that is in the same building as a restaurant or other
public place, the bar must be physically separated from all parts of
the restaurant or other public place by solid floor-to-ceiling barriers
including glass. Tobacco smoke may not impact the restaurant or public
place at any time, and no second-hand smoke from the bar may impact the
restaurant or other public place.
(2) If the owner or person in charge allows smoking in any private
facility, bar, tavern, or casino:
(a) A sign stating that smoking is allowed in the facility must be
posted conspicuously at all entrances normally used by the public;
(b) Any prospective employee must be given notice that he or she
will be working in a facility where smoking is allowed; and
(c) No one under the age of eighteen may enter the facility.
(3) The owner or person in charge may prohibit smoking in a private
facility, bar, tavern, or casino.
(4) The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the
entire field of indoor smoking regulation within the boundaries of the
state. Local laws and ordinances that regulate indoor smoking are
preempted and repealed.
Sec. 5 RCW 70.160.070 and 1985 c 236 s 7 are each amended to read
as follows:
(1) Any person intentionally violating this chapter by smoking in
a public place not designated as a smoking area or any person removing,
defacing, or destroying a sign required by this chapter or being under
eighteen years of age in a designated smoking area is subject to a
civil fine of up to one hundred dollars. Local law enforcement
agencies shall enforce this section by issuing a notice of infraction
to be assessed in the same manner as traffic infractions. The
provisions contained in chapter 46.63 RCW for the disposition of
traffic infractions apply to the disposition of infractions for
violation of this subsection except as follows:
(a) The provisions in chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the provision
of records to the department of licensing in accordance with RCW
46.20.270 are not applicable to this chapter; and
(b) The provisions in chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the imposition
of sanctions against a person's driver's license or vehicle license are
not applicable to this chapter.
The form for the notice of infraction for a violation of this
subsection shall be prescribed by rule of the supreme court.
(2) ((When violations of RCW 70.160.040 or 70.160.050 occur, a
warning shall first be given to the owner or other person in charge.
Any subsequent violation is subject to a civil fine of up to one
hundred dollars. Each day upon which a violation occurs or is
permitted to continue constitutes a separate violation.))
(3) Local fire departments or fire districts shall enforce RCW
70.160.040 or 70.160.050 regarding the duties of owners or persons in
control of public places, and local health departments shall enforce
RCW 70.160.040 or 70.160.050 regarding the duties of owners of
restaurants by either of the following actions:
(a) ((Serving notice requiring the correction of any violation))
Local health departments shall enforce this chapter regarding the
duties of any owner or person in control of a public place; ((or))
(b) ((Calling upon the city or town attorney or county prosecutor
to maintain an action for an injunction to enforce RCW 70.160.040 and
70.160.050, to correct a violation, and to assess and recover a civil
penalty for the violation)) Any owner or person in control of a public
place who intentionally violates this chapter by: Allowing a person to
smoke in a public place not designated as a smoking area; failing to
post a sign required by this chapter; or failing to provide notice to
a prospective employee required by this chapter, is guilty of an
infraction and is subject to a fine of up to one hundred dollars per
violation;
(c) Any owner or person in control of a public place who
intentionally violates this chapter by allowing a person under age
eighteen to enter a designated smoking area is guilty of an infraction
and is subject to:
(i) A fine up to one hundred dollars for a first violation that
occurs within a calendar year;
(ii) A fine up to two hundred fifty dollars for a second violation
that occurs within a calendar year;
(iii) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for each additional
violation that occurs within a calendar year; and
(d) Each day upon which a violation occurs constitutes a separate
violation.
(3) Local building code enforcement officials shall have the sole
enforcement authority to determine if a bar is physically separated
from a restaurant or other public place.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6 The following acts or parts of acts are each
repealed:
(1) RCW 70.160.040 (Designation of smoking areas in public places--Exceptions -- Restaurant smoking areas -- Entire facility or area may be
designated as nonsmoking) and 1985 c 236 s 4;
(2) RCW 70.160.050 (Owners, lessees to post signs prohibiting or
permitting smoking -- Boundaries to be clearly designated) and 1985 c 236
s 5; and
(3) RCW 70.160.080 (Local regulations authorized) and 1985 c 236 s
9."
SB 5909 -
By Senator Keiser
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "health;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 70.160.010, 70.160.020, 70.160.030, and 70.160.070; adding a new section to chapter 70.160 RCW; repealing RCW 70.160.040, 70.160.050, and 70.160.080; and prescribing penalties."