Nebraska Statutes 71-5735. Tobacco retail outlet; sign required; waiver signed by employee; form; owner; duties
(1) The owner of a tobacco retail outlet shall post a sign on all entrances to the tobacco retail outlet, on the outside of each door, in a conspicuous location slightly above or next to the door, with the following statement: SMOKING OF CIGARS AND PIPES IS ALLOWED INSIDE THIS BUSINESS. SMOKING OF CIGARETTES AND ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES IS NOT ALLOWED.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-5735
- Electronic smoking device: means an electronic nicotine delivery system as defined in section 28-1418. See Nebraska Statutes 71-5718.01
- Employee: means a person who is employed by an employer in consideration for direct or indirect monetary wages, profit, or other remuneration. See Nebraska Statutes 71-5720
- Tobacco retail outlet: means a store that sells only tobacco and products directly related to tobacco. See Nebraska Statutes 71-5728
(2) Beginning November 1, 2015, the owner shall provide to the Division of Public Health a copy of a waiver signed prior to employment by each employee on a form prescribed by the division. The waiver shall expressly notify the employee that he or she will be exposed to second-hand smoke, and the employee shall acknowledge that he or she understands the risks of exposure to second-hand smoke.
(3) The owner shall not allow cigarette smoking or the use of an electronic smoking device in the tobacco retail outlet.