Tobacco and Smoking

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.