Type of Law
Partial. Smoke-free enclosed public places and some workplaces. Within 15 feet of entrances to these establishments. AE-cigarettes, hookah, and marijuana included.
Where smoking is not prohibited
Cigar bars that are licensed, comply with all relevant laws, prevent smoke from entering other buildings, provide a smoke-free delivery area, and clearly notify entrants that only cigar and pipe tobacco smoking is allowed. Private residences and extended stay lodging, except when used as a licensed childcare, adult day care, or healthcare facility. Tobacco businesses. Facilities owned or leased by tobacco manufacturers or wholesalers for the promotion, testing, research and/or development of tobacco products. E-cigarettes that do not contain nicotine or tobacco can be used in e-cigarette retail stores. Non-tobacco containing products can be used in hookah lounges that were in operation before May 1, 2017.
History
- 03/27/2025 - Implementation of Amended Ordinance
- 03/18/2025 - First reading and Enactment of Cigar Bar Amendment
- 08/20/2017 - Implementation of Amended Ordinance
- 05/11/2017 - First reading and Enactment of E-cigarette and Hookah Amendment
- 01/11/2008 - Enactment and Implementation of Comprehensive Ordinance with no Churchill Downs exemption
- 12/21/2007 - Ordinance overturned by Judge ruling it unconstitutional citing Churchill Downs exemption
- 07/01/2007 - Implementation of Amended Ordinance
- 10/06/2006 - Enactment of Amended Ordinance
- 11/15/2005 - Implementation of Partial Law (all buildings open to the public, with significant exemptions)
- 08/17/2005 - Enactment of Initial Ordinance
- 08/03/2005 - First reading of Initial Ordinance
Link to Louisville Metro Smoke-free Ordinance
