(a) Smoking a tobacco product shall not be permitted in patient areas of a clinic except those rooms designated for occupancy exclusively by smokers. (b) Clearly legible signs shall either: (1) State that smoking is unlawful and be conspicuously posted by, or on behalf of, the owner or manager of such clinic, in all areas of a clinic where smoking is unlawful. (2) Identify âsmoking permittedâ areas, and be posted by, or on behalf of, the owner or manager of such clinic, only in areas of a clinic where smoking is lawfully permitted. If âsmoking permittedâ signs are posted, there shall also be conspicuously posted, near all major entrances, clearly legible signs stating that smoking is unlawful except in areas designated âsmoking permitted.â (c) This section shall not apply to skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled. (d) For purposes of this section, âsmokingâ has the same meaning as in subdivision (c) of Section 22950.5 of the Business and Professions Code. (e) For purposes of this section, âtobacco productâ means a product or device as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 22950.5 of the Business and Professions Code.
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