Tobacco
One simple law: It is illegal to purchase or use tobacco products if you are under 18 years old!
Michigan’s Smoke Free Law
- What:
- A law prohibiting smoking in the state of Michigan.
- When:
- Effective as of May 1, 2010
- Where:
- Required to comply with smoke free laws:
- Work areas/places of employment
- Food service establishments
- Bars
- Restaurants
- Any public place including
- Arenas
- Bowling Alleys
- Concert Halls
- Health Facilities
- Health Facilities
- Hotels & Motels
- Museums
- Nursing Homes
- Private clubs
- VFW halls
- Not required to comply with smoke free laws:
- Cigar Bars
- Tobacco specialty retail stores
- Casino gaming floors
- Hookah bars (only if no food service or liquor license)
- Personal residences
- Motor Vehicles
- Why:
- Michigan legislature passed the Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-Free Air Law on December 10, 2009 to preserve and improve the health, comfort, and environment of the people of the state by limiting exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Required to comply with smoke free laws: