Overview: Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7012) that adds vaping to its ban on smoking in enclosed indoor workplaces.
Effective Date: July 1, 2019
Details:
Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7012) that adds vaping to its ban on smoking in enclosed indoor workplaces.
The law defines “vaping” as inhaling or exhaling vapor produced by a vapor-generating electronic device or possessing a vapor-generating electronic device while that device is actively employing an electronic, chemical, or mechanical means designed to produce vapor or aerosol from a nicotine product or any other substance. The term does not include the mere possession of a vapor-generating electronic device.
Policy Required:
Employers must develop and implement a policy on anti-smoking and anti-vaping in the workplace.
Exceptions:
The ban on smoking and vaping doesn’t apply to:
· Retail tobacco or vape shops;
· Standalone bars;
· Designated smoking or vaping guest rooms at public lodging establishments;
· Private residences whenever they aren’t being used commercially to provide child care, adult care, or health care;
· Workplaces where approved smoking/vaping cessation programs, medical research, or scientific research are conducted; and
· Customs smoking rooms in airport lounges.
Action Required: Florida employers should review their policies to ensure that they prohibit both smoking and vaping in indoor workplaces. Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.
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