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 Indiana, the statewide smoking ban is codified in the Indiana Code under the Indiana Smoke Free Air Law. This law prohibits smoking in most public places and places of employment, including restaurants and bars that serve food. However, there are exceptions to the ban, such as cigar and hookah bars, tobacco shops, and private clubs, provided they meet certain requirements. Additionally, gaming facilities, such as casinos, are exempt from the smoking ban. Local governments in Indiana have the authority to enact more stringent smoking ordinances, and some have done so, extending the ban to additional public spaces and even outdoor areas. Violations of the Indiana Smoke Free Air Law can result in fines for individuals and businesses. Individuals may face a fine of $10 for a first offense and up to $100 for subsequent offenses, while businesses can be fined up to $1,000 for repeated violations.