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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 Oklahoma, the Smoking in Public Places and Indoor Workplaces Act prohibits smoking in most indoor public places and indoor workplaces, including restaurants and bars, with some exceptions. However, certain establishments like stand-alone bars, cigar bars, and tobacco shops may be exempt if they meet specific criteria. Private clubs are also exempt unless they are being used for a function to which the public is invited. Additionally, some cities and towns in Oklahoma have enacted their own ordinances that further restrict smoking in public areas, which can include outdoor spaces such as sidewalks and areas around apartment complexes. Violations of these smoking bans can result in misdemeanor charges and fines that vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific ordinance violated.

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