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 Nevada, the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in most indoor public places, including restaurants, bars, and gaming establishments that serve food, with the exception of gaming areas in casinos where minors are prohibited. This law aims to protect individuals from secondhand smoke exposure. However, there are exceptions for certain establishments such as stand-alone bars, taverns, and saloons that do not serve food, strip clubs, and brothels, where smoking is still permitted. Additionally, tobacco stores, cigar bars, and private clubs are exempt from the ban, provided they meet specific requirements. Local governments in Nevada may enact smoking regulations that are more restrictive than state law. Violations of the smoking ban can result in fines and are considered misdemeanor offenses. It's important to note that individual cities and towns in Nevada may have their own ordinances that could extend smoking restrictions to outdoor areas and other public spaces.