Owners, or in the case of a leased or rented space the lessee or other person in charge, of a place regulated under this chapter shall prohibit smoking in public places and places of employment and shall post signs prohibiting smoking as appropriate under this chapter. Signs shall be posted conspicuously at each building entrance. In the case of retail stores and retail service establishments, signs shall be posted conspicuously at each entrance and in prominent locations throughout the place.
[ 2006 c 2 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005); 1985 c 236 § 5.]

NOTES:

Captions not law—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901): See note following RCW 70.160.011.

Terms Used In Washington Code 70.160.050

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • smoking: means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment. See Washington Code 70.160.020
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