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1. Are all restaurants and bars smoke-free in this ordinance?

Yes, smoking is prohibited in all areas of restaurants and bars that are enclosed and open to the public.

2. Can employees smoke in a break room or designated smoking office?

Yes, at the discretion of the business owner or manager, employees may smoke in enclosed areas that are not open to the public if there are fewer than three employees.

3. Can you smoke on patios and decks outside of a restaurant or bar?

Yes, smoking is allowed in outdoor areas, unless otherwise prohibited by the establishment owner. In Burlington, smoking is not allowed within 15 feet of the entrance or main doorway to the establishment.

4. How do I get additional signs?

Each town and the county will have an extra supply of adhesive signs, while supplies last.

5. What if a customer refuses to stop smoking?

Owners and employees are encouraged to use common sense. Only as a last resort, if the customer refuses or is belligerent, should the police be contacted.

6. What if I choose not to ask customers to stop smoking?

The owners, managers, operators, or those who control the premises subject to the regulation will be held responsible for complying with the ordinance in their establishment.

7. Where should signs be posted?

"No Smoking" signs should be posted and maintained in a position clearly visible at every public entrance to areas where smoking is prohibited.