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No-Smoking Law Drafted

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Smoking will be banned in city-owned buildings and public areas of banks, restaurants and other establishments under a new law drafted by El Segundo officials.

Council members are expected to adopt the ordinance when they meet May 16. It will go into effect 30 days later.

City regulations will follow those advocated by Americans for Non-Smokers Rights, which lobbied council members to draft the ordinance.

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Besides prohibiting smoking in city buildings and public areas, the ordinance will require restaurants with more than 40 seats to create a nonsmoking area. Eateries with fewer than 40 seats will be required to post a sign telling customers whether smoking is allowed or prohibited.

Also, employers must maintain nonsmoking areas in lounges and cafeterias, and establish smoke-free areas for nonsmokers “to the maximum extent possible.” Employers will not be forced to create smoke-free areas if it requires them to incur any expenses.

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