Smoke Free Air Act - Information

The Smoke Free Air Act (SFAA) of 2002 protects the health of New York City workers against the harmful effects of second-hand smoke by making virtually all workplaces smoke-free. The New York State Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) of 2004 imposed State restrictions on smoking indoors.

All office buildings, factories, and warehouses.
All private offices and previously designated "smoking lounges."
All food service establishments, restaurants, and catering halls.
All bars, including bars in restaurants.
Membership associations.
All areas of theatres.
Banks, educational and health care facilities, and child day care centers.
Shopping malls and retail stores (where goods are sold or rented to the public).
Sports arenas, roller and ice skating rinks, billiard parlors, bingo halls, bowling establishments, and other similar places.
Public transportation facilities, reception areas, platforms and waiting rooms.

Additional resources

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Address
Bureau of Food Safety & Community Sanitation
125 Worth Street, 10th Floor
New York NY 10013 Phone (212) 676-1600

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Smoke Free Air Act

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