Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act bans smoking in most enclosed workplaces, while Knoxville bans smoking in city parks, around playgrounds, and within 25 feet of public building entrances.
The Tennessee Non-Smoker Protection Act of 2007 (TCA 39-17-1801) bans smoking in most enclosed workplaces and restaurants statewide, with limited exceptions for age-21-only venues and tobacco shops. Knoxville Parks adopted a smoke-free parks policy banning smoking in city parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Smoking within 25 feet of public building entrances is restricted. The University of Tennessee Knoxville is a tobacco-free campus. Vaping is treated similarly to smoking under most local rules. Tobacco-21 enforcement under TCA 39-17-1504 covers all tobacco and vapor sales.
Park smoking can draw warnings or fines under $50; workplace violations under state law can fine the employer up to $500 per offense.
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