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State Summary
The 1984 Alaska Legislature found that second-hand smoke is a significant health hazard, and enacted a law concerning smoking in public places. Under the new law, effective August 14, 1990, two categories of places and vehicles were created, where a smokers privileges must yield to the public's right to clean air: places where smoking is regulated and places where smoking is prohibited. It also requires that when smoking areas are designated, reasonable accommodations are made to protect the health of nonsmokers and ensure they are not subject to second-hand smoke.
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