Smoking in Fort Smith is governed mostly by the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act (A.C.A. §20-27-1801+), which restricts indoor public smoking statewide. Arkansas Act 488 of 2017 preempts most stricter local tobacco regulation, so Fort Smith cannot impose broad outdoor smoking bans on private property.
Arkansas's Clean Indoor Air Act (A.C.A. §20-27-1801 to §20-27-1809) controls smoking in Fort Smith. The Act bans smoking in most enclosed workplaces and public places statewide — including restaurants, public transportation, indoor arenas, and most bars — with narrow exceptions for adult-only bars meeting statutory criteria, designated guest rooms, and a few other listed categories. Arkansas Act 488 of 2017 preempts municipalities from imposing tobacco regulation stricter than state law on private property, so Fort Smith cannot adopt broad outdoor smoking bans. The Arkansas Department of Health enforces the Act. Smoking is barred on public-school campuses under A.C.A. §6-21-609 and on University of Arkansas campuses under A.C.A. §6-60-803. The City may restrict smoking on City property.
AR Clean Indoor Air Act fines reach $100 for an individual and up to $500 for an establishment under A.C.A. §20-27-1807, escalating for repeat violations. Disorderly-conduct under A.C.A. §5-71-207 is also available where smoking creates a public nuisance.
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