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200 Maine, Suite B
Lawrence, Kansas 66044-1357
Office: 785/843-3060 Fax: 785/843-3161
Clinic: 785/843-0721 Fax: 785/843-2930
June 9, 2004
Dear Business Owner/Employer:
The Lawrence City Commission passed the Lawrence Public and Workplace Smoking Restriction Ordinance No. 7782 on May 11, 2004. The purpose of the ordinance is to: (1) improve and protect the public’s health by eliminating smoking in enclosed public places and places of employment; (2) assure nonsmokers of the right to breathe smoke-free air; and (3) recognize that the need to breathe smoke-free air shall have priority over the choice to smoke. The ordinance is effective July 1, 2004.
To assist business owners and employers in complying with the law, the following items are enclosed for your convenience:
· Brochure outlining how employers and business owners shall comply with the Lawrence Public and Workplace Smoking Restriction Ordinance. The brochure will also be distributed through various community sites to inform individuals about the effect of the ordinance.
· Sample smoke-free workplace policy, which may be adapted for your use. Employers and business owners may create their own policy in a different style and format, as long as it accurately reflects the provisions of the new law. This policy must be in writing and communicated to all employees prior to the smoking restriction ordinance going into effect.
· Two (2) no-smoking decals. The ordinance requires posting signs at each entrance reading “No Smoking” (minimum one-inch lettering) or signs with the international no smoking symbol.
You may visit the City of Lawrence website at www.lawrenceks.org (select City Policies) for additional information including the text of this ordinance, frequently asked questions, a copy of the brochure and sample workplace policy.
We look forward to supporting your efforts to make your workplace smoke-free.
Sincerely,
W. Kay Kent, RN, MS Honorable Mike Rundle
Director Mayor, City of Lawrence