Tobacco Laws & Regulations
Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act (ICAA) - Smokefree Workplace Law
The Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act (ICAA), also known as the Smokefree Workplace Law, prohibits smoking within 10 feet of entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes of workplaces or public places. The new restrictions went into effect as of January 1, 2009, and hold business owners responsible for enforcing this law.
Updates to the ICAA - Smokefree Workplace Law
As of January 1, 2016 the ICAA will include "inhalant delivery systems." See the details of the updates (PDF).
Inhalant delivery systems are defined as devices that can be used to deliver nicotine, cannabinoids, and other substances, in the form of a vapor or aerosol. These include e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-hookah and other devices. Starting January 1, 2016, individuals in Oregon will not be able to use e-cigarettes or other inhalant delivery systems in workplaces, restaurants, bars and other indoor public places in Oregon. Businesses will also be required to post new signage starting January 1, 2016.
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Business owners may also consider adopting stronger smoking policies for their campus to ensure employees and visitors are protected from secondhand smoke, for assistance email the Yamhill County Tobacco Prevention and Education (TPEP) Coordinator.
Smoking Policy Disclosure Law
As of January 1, 2010, landlords, as part of the rental agreement, are required to disclose their smoking policy to all tenants. See more information on this law (PDF). Many landlords are adopting smoke-free policies for their properties: learn more.
Insurance Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Programs
Oregon law requires that private health benefit plans purchased after January 1, 2010, provide at least $500 in payment, coverage or reimbursement for tobacco-use-cessation programs. This specific law does not include Medicaid, Medicare, short-term health insurance, insurance for students, or other non-traditional health insurance plans. Some of these programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare, do provide coverage. Regardless of insurance coverage, free or low-cost cessation services and medications are available to everyone. Find more information on specific insurance coverage.
Smokefree Downtown McMinnville - Ordinance Number 5054
As of July 26, 2018, the use of all inhalants (cigarettes and vaping) is prohibited in the McMinnville downtown district, 50 feet north and south of the downtown district, on sidewalks and surface parking lots immediately surrounding city facilities, and within McMinnville City parks. This smoking ban promotes the public health, welfare, and safety in the downtown area and at City parks and other facilities. See more information on this Ordinance (PDF).