Workplace Smoking Rules in Kentucky

Employers in Kentucky must comply with these state rules regulating smoking in the workplace.

The Kentucky general smoking provisions apply to public places and employers.

Employers covered: For discrimination purposes, employers with eight or more employees within Kentucky during 20 or more calendar weeks within the current or preceding calendar year.

Written policy requirements: Employer policy not specified.

Posting requirements: Smoking and nonsmoking areas should have posted signs stating where smoking is and is not allowed.

In addition to refraining from selling tobacco products to minors, an employer must post a notice stating that it is illegal to sell tobacco products to persons under 18.

No smoking areas: No smoking areas for private employers not specified.

Permitted smoking areas: Designated smoking areas for private employers not specified.


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