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Many states have passed statewide bans on smoking in enclosed public places, including restaurants and bars. Other states have enacted statewide smoking bans that include exceptions for certain businesses and workplaces—such as cigar bars, tobacco shops, and private clubs.

Some cities and towns have enacted ordinances (laws) that restrict smoking in restaurants and bars—and some cities and towns extend public smoking bans outdoors to sidewalks, apartment complexes, and other public spaces where nonsmokers may congregate, for example.

Violations of these smoking bans may be prosecuted as misdemeanor criminal offenses and include hundreds of dollars of potential fines.

In Alabama, the regulation of smoking is governed by the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act. This state law prohibits smoking in most enclosed public places, including schools, health care facilities, and daycare centers, but it does not include a statewide ban on smoking in all restaurants and bars. However, many cities and towns in Alabama have enacted their own local ordinances that further restrict smoking in public places, including restaurants and bars. These local ordinances may also extend to outdoor areas such as sidewalks and parks. Violations of these smoking bans can result in fines and are typically treated as misdemeanor offenses. It's important for individuals and businesses to be aware of both state statutes and local ordinances to ensure compliance with smoking regulations.

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