On April 15, 2006, New Jersey banned smoking in indoor public places and workplaces.

For a copy of the Smoke-Free Air Act, official "No Smoking" signs, guides for workplaces, restaurants and bars go to:
Smoke-free Air Act Initiative

U.S. Tobacco Control Laws Database-a national collection of local ordinances and board of health regulations containing provisions on clean indoor air, restrictions on youth access to tobacco, tobacco advertising and promotion restrictions, and tobacco excise taxes. State laws are also included on the topic of clean air.

35 states, along with American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, have laws in effect that require non-hospitality workplaces and/or restaurants and/or bars to be100% smokefreeFor the complete list go to: Overview List – How many Smokefree Laws?

Smokefree Status of Workplaces and Hospitality Venues around the World

Westin Hotels & Resorts was the first hotel chain to introduce a brand wide smoke-free policy, effective January 2006. Westin consumer data shows that 92% of its guests request a non-smoking room when traveling and do not smoke in any part of the hotel, including public areas. In addition, Westin conducted a Smoke-Free Poll that shows the majority of consumers who travel prefer a smoke-free environment. For listings of other smoke-free hotels in the US and other countries go to: Smoke-free Hotels

Rental Cars

Currently, Avis Budget Group (Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car) and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (Dollar and Thrifty rental cars) vehicles offer a 100% smoke-free fleet. Other companies offer non-smoking cars upon request.

Secondhand smoke toxins and residue can stay in the tapestry of a vehicle anywhere from a couple hours to a couple of months after initial exposure. When renting a car, consider requesting a 100% smokefree vehicle to minimize exposure to secondhand smoke.

Smoke-free Rental Cars