How do the revisions to the smoking ordinance impact the owner or manager of a restaurant in Arlington?
Smoking is prohibited in restaurants and combination restaurants and bars. It is an offense for a restaurant owner, manager or operator to designate or maintain a smoking area in a restaurant. It is an offense for the restaurant owner, manager or operator to allow the smoking of a tobacco product within the restaurant. Further, the owner or manager of the restaurant commits an offense if he or she fails to post and maintain required signage. Click here for examples of required signage.