Alaska's Smokefree Workplace Law
Signs Must Be Posted
Beginning Monday, October 1, 2018, smoking and vaping is not allowed in enclosed public places and places of employment. “Place of employment” means work areas, private offices, hotel and motel rooms, employee lounges, restrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, vehicles, and other employee work areas that are under the control of an employer.
No-smoking signs must be posted, indoor ashtrays and other smoking accessories will disappear, and customers and employees who have been allowed to smoke inside will be asked to take it outside. Signs must be visible from the outside of each entrance.
Law Requirements
AS 18.35.306. A person who is in charge of a place or vehicle where smoking is prohibited is required to display a sign that:
- Reads “Smoking Prohibited by Law – Fine $50”,
- Includes the international symbol for no smoking, or
- Includes the words “No Puffin” with an image of a puffin holding a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle crossed with a red bar.
Buildings where smoking is prohibited within a specific distance from the entrance must have a sign, visible from each entrance that reads:
“Smoking within (number of feet) Feet of Entrance Prohibited by Law – Fine $50”
Which sign is right for businesses?
- Sign options for inside the business or building:
- Signs for building entrances (should be visible from the outside)
Which sign is right for vehicles?
- No smoking/vaping windshield decal
Order Signs
Hard copy signs are available free of charge to requesting businesses, and come in two sizes: 8.5 x 11” (stiff PVC material) and 7 x 7” (flexible plastic decal). Note that not all of the signage options are currently available in the PVC material. Requested signs are mailed out within 1-2 business days from date of request.
If you have questions about what sign(s) your business needs or want to contact us with your order please call, 1-855-877-6100 or email tobacco@alaska.gov.
Free Signs Available
8.5"x11" PVC Sign
- No Smoking/Vaping plain
- No Smoking/Vaping 10 Feet
- No Smoking/Vaping 20 Feet
7"x7" Window Cling
- No Smoking/Vaping plain
- NoPuffinp
- No Smoking/Vaping 10 Feet
- No Smoking/Vaping 20 Feet
- No Smoking/Vaping __ Feet
3"x3" Window Cling
Download No Smoking (including Vaping) Signs
Click on image to download a pdf to print, or contact us to order hard copies:
(The signs in the following list link to the same pdfs as the images above.)
Where vaping is allowed
If your business meets the law’s definition and requirements, you can download and use the following signs that apply to cigarette smoking only.
Download No Smoking Signs
Click on image to download a pdf to print, or contact us to order hard copies:
(The pdfs signs in the following list link to the same pdfs as the images above)
Questions?
Signs are available to order for free. If you have questions about what sign(s) your business needs or want to contact us with your order please call, 1-855-877-6100 or email tobacco@alaska.gov.