Workplace Smoking Rules in Arkansas

General provisions. Arkansas protects nonsmokers from damage to their health from the smoking of tobacco by others.

Employers covered. Employers with one or more employees.

Written policy requirements. Employer policy not specified.

Posting requirements. Signs must be posted in smoking and nonsmoking areas, indicating whether smoking is or is not permitted. A sign reading, "Fireworks — No Smoking" must be posted where fireworks are sold.

No smoking areas. Smoking in doctors' and dentists' waiting rooms, hospital corridors, nurses' stations in hospitals and clinics, all hospital rooms (except private rooms) and schools buses is prohibited other than in designated smoking areas. In addition, smoking is prohibited within 10 feet of where fireworks are being sold. No smoking is allowed within the physical confines of day care centers licensed by the states. Smoking in enclosed areas, buildings or facilities of public elementary or secondary schools is prohibited.

Effective October 1, 2005, the use of tobacco products in and on the grounds of all medical facilities is prohibited.

Designated smoking areas. Smoking prohibitions do not apply to hotels, motels and restaurants.