The city of Southfield will implement a revised smoking policy effective May 1 that prohibits smoking in City facilities and within 20 feet of any building entrance. The Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-Free Air Law, signed into law by Governor Granholm on December 18, 2009, prohibits smoking in most public areas and workplaces throughout Michigan.
Under the new state law, smoking is prohibited effective May 1, 2010 in public places and food service establishments statewide. The law defines a "public place" as any "enclosed indoor area used by the general public" and as "a place of employment" of one or more workers. Furthermore, the law prohibits smoking at outdoor areas adjacent to food service establishments.
The revised City of Southfield Smoking Policy will prohibit smoking in all City of Southfield Municipal Buildings and further does not allow smoking by employees, contractors or the public within 20 feet of any entrance or other area that prohibits smoking. New "Smoke Free" signs that reflect these changes will be installed at all public entrances to City buildings. Smoking will be allowed only in designated outdoor areas located more than 20 feet away from any entrance or other non smoking area.
Individuals who violate state law prohibiting smoking are subject to civil fines of not more than $100 for a first violation and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation.