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The new Oregon Smokefree Workplace Law goes into effect on January 1, 2009. The law prohibits smoking in most public place and workplaces, with a very few exceptions.

Employers are responsible for enforcing the new law. The new law replaces Oregon’s previous non-smoking law, which permitted smoking in many businesses.

Under the new law, employers must prominently post “No Smoking” signs and must prohibit smoking within 10 feet of doors, windows and air intake vents. Employers must also ensure that ashtrays are at least 10 feet from entrances, and train all employees on how to ask patrons to refrain from smoking.

Employers must also (more…)