Description
Tennessee No Smoking Poster
The Tennessee No Smoking Poster helps businesses, employers, and public establishments communicate smoking restrictions under the Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act. This full-color, laminated workplace sign clearly identifies smoke-free areas and informs employees, customers, and visitors where smoking is prohibited. Designed for Tennessee workplaces, restaurants, retail stores, offices, and public facilities, this specialty poster supports compliance with state No Smoking signage requirements. Available in English and Spanish.
Tennessee No Smoking Poster Specifications:
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
- English and Spanish Options Available
Tennessee No Smoking Posting Requirements
Under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-17-1805, covered public places and workplaces must display No Smoking signs or the international No Smoking symbol at every entrance where smoking is prohibited.
Required signage must be clearly visible and conspicuously displayed so individuals entering the establishment can identify smoking restrictions. Signs should be positioned where they are easily seen and are not obstructed.
Who Needs the Tennessee No Smoking Poster?
Tennessee's smoke-free workplace requirements generally apply to covered offices, retail establishments, restaurants, shopping centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other enclosed public places and workplaces.
Business owners, employers, property managers, and facility operators should ensure that appropriate No Smoking signs are displayed at required entrances. Certain establishments and locations may qualify for statutory exemptions.
Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act Compliance
The Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act generally prohibits smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, subject to applicable exceptions. The law helps protect employees and members of the public from exposure to secondhand smoke.
Covered establishments are responsible for communicating smoking restrictions, maintaining required signage, and following applicable smoke-free workplace requirements.
Properly displayed No Smoking signs help businesses communicate their policies and inform visitors before entering restricted areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee No Smoking Posters
Are No Smoking signs required in Tennessee workplaces?
Yes. Tennessee law requires covered public places and workplaces to display No Smoking signs or the international No Smoking symbol at every entrance where smoking is prohibited.
Where must Tennessee No Smoking signs be displayed?
Required signs must be clearly and conspicuously displayed at every entrance to covered public places and workplaces. Signs must be positioned so individuals entering the establishment can easily see them.
What is the Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act?
The Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act establishes smoking restrictions for covered enclosed public places and workplaces. It includes requirements for smoke-free environments, entrance signage, statutory exemptions, and enforcement.
Are all Tennessee businesses required to prohibit smoking?
No. Although Tennessee generally prohibits smoking in covered enclosed public places and workplaces, certain establishments and areas qualify for statutory exemptions. Businesses should review the applicable requirements for their operations.
Does the Tennessee No Smoking Poster replace other labor law posters?
No. The Tennessee No Smoking Poster addresses smoking restrictions and workplace signage requirements. Employers must continue to display other applicable Tennessee, federal, and industry-specific workplace notices.
Additional Tennessee Labor Law Compliance Posters
Browse our Tennessee State Specialty Labor Law Posters for additional workplace signs and supplemental notices.
Review our Tennessee Labor Law Posters resource page for information about statewide workplace posting requirements.
Visit Labor Law Compliance Center for state, federal, and specialty workplace compliance posters.
