The people of the state of Washington recognize that exposure to secondhand smoke is known to cause cancer in humans. Secondhand smoke is a known cause of other diseases including pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, and heart disease. Citizens are often exposed to secondhand smoke in the workplace, and are likely to develop chronic, potentially fatal diseases as a result of such exposure. In order to protect the health and welfare of all citizens, including workers in their places of employment, it is necessary to prohibit smoking in public places and workplaces.
RCW 70.160.011
Findings—Intent—2006 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 901).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case American Legion Post 149 v. WASH. DEPT. OF HEALTH (2008)
Most recently applied in American Legion Post 149 v. WASH. DEPT. OF HEALTH (September 2008)
2006 c 2 s 1 (Initiative Measure No. 901, approved November 8, 2005).
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.