Effective December 8, 2005, all indoor public places and places of employment will be smoke-free, including restaurants, bars, taverns, bowling centers, skating rinks, and non-tribal casinos. In addition, smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of all entrances and exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes.

Compliance with the law is the responsibility of the owner, manager, operator, or another person in charge of a public place or place of employment. Local health jurisdictions will enforce the law for bars, restaurants, and other places of employment, and local law enforcement agencies maintain responsibility for enforcement against individuals violating the law. Read more about compliance with the new law.

For local information about how to report a violation, select your county from the list below.

Last Updated: 04.25.2007

 Print Friendly

This Web site contains information on the revised Clean Indoor Air Act (RCW 70.160). It is not legal advice. This information cannot be considered as a substitute for legal advice from and representation by a qualified attorney.

Reference in this Web site to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Health (DOH). Links to external Web sites are provided because they may contain relevant information and resources. These external Web sites are not maintained by DOH and the Department takes no responsibility for the views that may be represented, or the accuracy, propriety, or legality of any material contained on the sites. Read More...