The workload for these government agencies does not greatly increase because these laws are basically self-enforcing and compliance is obtained primarily by phone or mail. Citations are extremely rare and have only been given when businesses steadfastly refuse to comply after several warnings. The police should not need to get involved. Some prohibit smoking in most public places, restaurants, and work places. Some include bars.
Some laws provide for separate smoking and nonsmoking sections.
Some allow the designation of smoking areas in fully enclosed separately ventilated areas. A. Employers are usually required to institute policies to protect employees from environmental tobacco smoke. Employees are given the right to a smoke-free work areA. Smoking is generally prohibited in auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, hallways, medical facilities and rest rooms in the workplace. A. Hotel and motel rooms rented to guests, retail tobacco stores, private homes, private social functions, and private enclosed office work places exclusively occupied by smokers. Many current laws also exempt taverns or bars.