In the United States, the laws regarding smoking vary from state to state. Some states, cities, and counties have even gone as far as to prohibit smoking in all enclosed workplaces. In Florida, state laws prevent local governments from enacting stricter smoking bans than the state. However, in Idaho, Indiana, and Louisiana, some cities and counties have enacted stricter local smoking bans to varying degrees.
In Connecticut, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin, state law prevents local governments from enacting smoking bans that are stricter than the state's. In the other 23 states that have a general statewide smoking ban, some cities and counties have enacted stricter local smoking bans to varying degrees. In the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U. S.
Virgin Islands, smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places including bars and restaurants. In Arizona, a statewide smoking ban is in effect until July 27th for Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal and Yuma counties and until July 30th for Coconino County (areas below 4000 feet). This means that all of the cellar bars in Maricopa County do not allow smoking inside the bar area. Smoking is a personal choice but it is important to be aware of the laws in your area before lighting up.
The laws regarding smoking are constantly changing so it is important to stay up to date on the latest regulations. If you are unsure about whether or not you can smoke in a certain area it is best to check with local authorities before doing so.
