§ 142D.6 — Notice of nonsmoking requirements — posting of signs

Iowa § 142D.6

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title IV: PUBLIC HEALTH
• Ch. 142D: SMOKEFREE AIR ACT

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1. Notice of the provisions of this chapter shall be provided to all applicants for a business
license in this state, to all law enforcement agencies, and to any business required to be
registered with the office of the secretary of state.
2. All employers subject to the prohibitions of this chapter shall communicate to all
existing employees and to all prospective employees upon application for employment the
smoking prohibitions prescribed in this chapter.
3. The owner, operator, manager, or other person having custody or control of a
public place, place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section
142D.5, or outdoor area where smoking is prohibited under this chapter shall clearly and
conspicuously post in and at every entrance to the public place, place of employment, area
declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5, or outdoor area, “no smoking”
signs or the international “no smoking” symbol. Additionally, a “no smoking” sign or the
international “no smoking” symbol shall be placed in every vehicle that constitutes a public
place, place of employment, or area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section
142D.5 under this chapter, visible from the exterior of the vehicle. All signs shall contain
the telephone number for reporting complaints and the internet site of the department. The
owner, operator, manager, or other person having custody or control of the public place,
place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5, or
outdoor area may use the sample signs provided on the department’s internet site, or may
use another sign if the contents of the sign comply with the requirements of this subsection.
4. The owner, operator, manager, or other person having custody or control of a public
place, place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5,
or outdoor area where smoking is prohibited under this chapter shall remove all ashtrays
from these locations.