City of Gainesville - File #: 110610.

• File #: 110610.
• Version: 0
• Name: Regulation of Smoking Under the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (B)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 1/5/2012
• In control: City Commission
• Final action: 1/5/2012
• Title: Regulation of Smoking Under the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/5/2012	0	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the Recommendation	Pass

Title

Regulation of Smoking Under the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (B)

explanation

The state of Florida has had a preemptive state law since 1985 that prohibits municipalities from exercising their home rule authority by enacting laws that restrict smoking in certain indoor or outdoor settings.

Recommendation

The City commission adopt the proposed resolution and add language urging the Florida Legislature to repeal the State's preemption of City and County ordinances relating to the regulation of smoking under the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act to the list of State Legislative Priorities.

Fiscal Note

None at this time