Description
Arkansas Smoking Area Health Warning Poster
Help satisfy applicable Arkansas smoking notice requirements with the Arkansas Smoking Area Health Warning Poster. This 8.5 x 11-inch notice is designed for qualifying restaurants and bars that are exempt from certain provisions of the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act and allow smoking on the premises.
Arkansas requires qualifying exempt restaurants and bars to prominently display a health warning informing customers and employees that smoking is allowed and that occupants will be exposed to secondhand smoke.
Who Must Post the Arkansas Smoking Area Sign?
The Arkansas smoking-area health warning applies to qualifying restaurants and bars that use the applicable exemption under the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act.
Under current Arkansas requirements, the restaurant or bar must prohibit individuals under 21 years of age from entering the premises at all times and must satisfy the other requirements of the exemption, including restrictions involving secondhand smoke entering areas where smoking is prohibited.
Where Must the Arkansas Smoking Area Poster Be Displayed?
Qualifying exempt restaurants and bars must display the required smoking-area health warning at all entrances and wherever else necessary to clearly communicate that smoking is allowed.
The sign must be clearly and conspicuously placed at a height and location where people entering the establishment can easily see it and must not be obscured.
What Does the Arkansas Smoking Area Warning Explain?
The required notice identifies the establishment as a smoking area and warns occupants that they will be exposed to secondhand smoke.
The notice also informs the public that individuals under 21 years of age may not enter or work in any part of a qualifying exempt establishment at any time.
What Size Is Required for the Arkansas Smoking Area Sign?
Arkansas requires the smoking-area health warning sign to be at least 11 inches wide by 8.5 inches high.
The regulation also establishes minimum lettering sizes and requires lettering that contrasts with the background so the warning remains readily visible.
Which Arkansas Restaurants and Bars May Allow Smoking?
The Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act generally prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, but the law provides specified exemptions.
One exemption applies to qualifying restaurants and bars licensed by the State of Arkansas that prohibit individuals under 21 years of age from entering at all times and prevent secondhand smoke from infiltrating areas where smoking is prohibited.
Restaurants and bars relying on this exemption must prominently display the required health warning.
Is Smoking Allowed in Every Arkansas Business With This Sign?
No. Posting a Smoking Area sign does not by itself allow an Arkansas business to permit smoking.
The business must independently qualify for an exemption under the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act or another applicable provision of law. Businesses should determine whether an exemption applies before permitting smoking.
Is the Arkansas Smoking Area Poster Required?
Yes, for qualifying restaurants and bars using the applicable Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act exemption. The required health warning must be displayed at all entrances and wherever else necessary to clearly communicate that smoking is allowed.
This notice should not be confused with a general No Smoking notice used by workplaces where smoking is prohibited.
Arkansas Smoking Area Poster Specifications
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Full-color printing
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Arkansas Smoking Area health warning
- Designed for qualifying exempt Arkansas establishments
Arkansas Workplace Compliance Resources
Labor Law Compliance Center provides employers with state and federal labor law posters, specialty workplace notices, and compliance resources. Visit our Arkansas Labor Law Posters page for Arkansas workplace posting information or browse our Arkansas State Specialty Posters for additional Arkansas notices.
