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2009-94(b)
Clean Indoor Air Regulation
Pursuant to the Muskegon County Clean Indoor Air Regulation, Sections 1005-1007, the City of
Muskegon prohibits smoking as follows effective November 9, 2009.
Sec. 1005. Prohibition of Smoking in Public and Private Worksites and Public Places
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public and private worksites and public places within
Muskegon County, including, but not limited to, the following places:
Every room, chamber, place of meeting of public assembly...under the control of any
board, council, commission, committee, including joint committees, or agencies of
Muskegon County or any political subdivision of the State of Michigan, to the extent such
location is subject to the jurisdiction of Muskegon County.
Sec. 1006. Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Employment
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas within this worksite without exception. This
includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms,
private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs,
restrooms, employer-owned or leased vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities.
Sec. 1007. Prohibition of Smoking near Entrances, Windows and Ventilation Systems
Smoking is prohibited near entrances, windows and ventilation systems of all worksites and
public places where smoking is banned by this regulation. A no smoking area which extends
a reasonable distance from any entrances, windows and ventilation systems to any enclosed
areas where smoking is prohibited shall be established to ensure that persons entering or .
leaving the building or facility shall not be subjected to breathing tobacco smoke and to
ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter the building or facility through entrances, windows,
ventilation systems or any other means. All smoking trash receptacles shall be placed outside
the no smoking area in order to discourage smoking in these areas.
Enforcement of Policy
Any employee found to be in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to and
including discharge in the same manner as violations of other City policies.
Complaints
Please bring employee violations of this policy to the attention of the appropriate supervisor, who
is to investigate and take action to resolve the issue.
Anyone not employed by the City and seen violating this policy should be notified of the policy
and asked to extinguish smoking materials or feave the premises. If the individual refuses,
contact a member of management for help.
If the above initial efforts fail to result in compliance and an individual wishes to register a
complaint, please contact the Risk Manager at (231) 724-6724 or contact a member of City
management for assistance. Violators of this regulation investigated by the Public Health-
Muskegon County are subject to fines up to $1,000 as provided for in the regulation.
Adopted November 10, 2009.
Qaeda Buln
Ann Marie Becker, MMC
City Clerk
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