The bill amends the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act to prohibit smoking on the gaming floor of lottery gaming facilities and racetrack gaming facilities. It expands the definition of "smoking" to include the use of electronic cigarettes and the burning of marijuana. Additionally, it modifies the definitions of various terms related to smoking regulations, such as "enclosed area," "public place," and "smoking," to ensure clarity and compliance with the new regulations.
Key changes include the deletion of provisions that previously allowed smoking in certain areas of hotels and motels, as well as on the gaming floors of specified facilities. The bill also mandates that employers provide a smoke-free workplace and maintain a written smoking policy. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book, reinforcing Kansas's commitment to reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in public spaces.
Statutes affected: As Introduced: 21-6110, 21-6109
As introduced: 21-6110, 21-6109