Description
Nevada No Smoking Sign – Clean Indoor Air Act
Help satisfy Nevada smoke-free workplace signage requirements with the Nevada No Smoking Sign. The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking and vaping in covered indoor workplaces and public places and requires conspicuous No Smoking signs at entrances.
This laminated No Smoking and No Vaping notice helps businesses communicate smoking restrictions to employees, customers, and visitors.
Poster Specifications
- Quantity: 1 poster
- Size: 8.5"W x 11"H
- Language: Available in English or Spanish
- Format: Full-color No Smoking and No Vaping sign
- Finish: Completely laminated with high-quality laminate
- Use: Workplace entrances, public entrances, and smoke-free areas
- Requirement: Nevada Revised Statutes §202.2483
What Is the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act?
The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act establishes smoking restrictions in covered indoor workplaces and public places to protect employees and the public from exposure to secondhand smoke.
The law also includes electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, within its definition of smoking.
Are No Smoking Signs Required in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada Revised Statutes §202.2483 requires No Smoking signs or the international No Smoking symbol to be clearly and conspicuously displayed in covered public places and workplaces where smoking is prohibited.
The law also requires a conspicuous sign at every entrance clearly stating that smoking is prohibited.
Businesses do not have to purchase a particular commercial poster design, but they must satisfy applicable signage requirements.
Where Is Smoking Prohibited in Nevada?
The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act generally prohibits smoking in covered indoor workplaces and public places, including:
- Child care facilities
- Movie theaters
- Video arcades
- Government buildings and public places
- Shopping malls
- Retail establishments
- Grocery stores
- Indoor restaurant areas
- Offices and other covered workplaces
- Other locations covered by Nevada law
Smoking is also prohibited in school buildings and on school property. Certain establishments and activities qualify for statutory exceptions.
Does Nevada's Smoking Ban Include Vaping?
Yes. Nevada law includes electronic smoking devices that produce vapor or aerosol within the definition of smoking.
Covered devices can include:
- Electronic cigarettes
- Vape pens
- Electronic cigars
- Electronic pipes
- Other covered electronic smoking devices
This Nevada No Smoking Sign also communicates that vaping is prohibited in designated smoke-free areas.
Where Must Nevada No Smoking Signs Be Displayed?
Nevada requires covered establishments to display conspicuous signage at every entrance stating that smoking is prohibited.
Additional signs may be displayed in areas such as:
- Employee entrances
- Reception areas
- Employee break rooms
- Customer service areas
- Workplace bulletin boards
- Hallways and common areas
- Other smoke-free workplace locations
Are Casinos and Bars Exempt From Nevada's Smoking Ban?
The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act contains specific exceptions for certain establishments and designated areas.
Depending on the circumstances, exceptions can include qualifying casino gaming areas, age-restricted stand-alone bars and taverns, retail tobacco stores, and certain other establishments or activities identified by Nevada law.
Businesses should review the current statutory requirements before determining whether an exception applies.
Can Nevada Businesses Establish Stricter No Smoking Policies?
Yes. Nevada law allows businesses in locations where smoking is otherwise permitted to voluntarily establish nonsmoking sections or designate an entire establishment as smoke-free.
Local governments may also establish smoking restrictions that meet or exceed applicable statewide standards.
Are Ashtrays Allowed in No Smoking Areas?
Nevada Revised Statutes §202.2483 requires ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia to be removed from areas where smoking is prohibited.
Businesses should maintain clearly marked smoke-free areas and remove items that could suggest smoking is permitted.
Protection Against Retaliation
Nevada law prohibits retaliation against employees, job applicants, and customers for exercising rights under the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act or attempting to pursue a violation of the law.
Is the Nevada No Smoking Poster Required?
Yes, appropriate No Smoking signage is required in public places and workplaces covered by Nevada's Clean Indoor Air Act.
This Nevada No Smoking Sign provides a convenient way to communicate smoking and vaping restrictions. Businesses should ensure that signs are conspicuously displayed at all required entrances and satisfy any additional applicable local requirements.
Does This Sign Replace Nevada Labor Law Posters?
No. Nevada's No Smoking signage requirements are separate from state and federal labor law posting requirements.
Employers should maintain all applicable workplace notices concerning minimum wage, overtime, discrimination, workplace safety, unemployment insurance, and other employment requirements.
Nevada Workplace Compliance Resources
Labor Law Compliance Center provides Nevada employers with state and federal labor law posters, No Smoking signs, workplace safety notices, and specialty compliance products. Visit our Nevada Labor Law Posters page or browse our Nevada State Specialty Posters for additional Nevada workplace compliance products.
