Gov. Code, § 7598 · Chapter 32. Smoking in Public Buildings
Gov. Code, § 7598
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Except as provided in Section 7597, a public employee or other person may smoke in any outdoor area of a public building unless otherwise prohibited by state law or local ordinance and a sign describing the prohibition is posted by the state, county, or city agency or other appropriate entity.
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History
Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 342, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.
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