Workplace Smoking Rules in South Carolina

Employers covered. Employers with one or more employees.

Written policy requirements. Employer policy not specified.

Posting requirements. Smoking and nonsmoking areas must have appropriate signs posted.

No smoking areas. Smoking is prohibited in South Carolina in the following public indoor areas, except where a smoking area is designated: public schools and preschools; child care facilities; health care facilities; government buildings; elevators; public transportation, except taxis; arenas and auditoriums of public theaters or public performing arts centers (smoking areas may be designated in foyers, lobbies and other common areas and smoking is permitted as part of a legitimate theatrical performance).

Designated smoking areas. Existing physical barriers and ventilation systems must be used to keep smoke from entering nonsmoking areas.