No. 33707 (Amendment): Section R325-3-17. Smoke-Free Policy

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 33707
Filed: 06/03/2010 12:04:05 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to outline the smoke-free policy.

Summary of the rule or change:

This change supports the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act and establishes an outdoor smoke-free policy for the fair.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 9-4-1103

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

None--The Fair Corporation has determined that there would be no cost or savings to the state budget. This rule applies to patrons attending the Utah State Fair. The Fair Corporation is asking people not to smoke on the grounds except in designated smoking areas only. Asking people to smoke in designated smoking areas only should have no impact on the state budget.

local governments:

None--The Fair Corporation has determined that there would be no cost or savings to any local government. This rule applies to patrons attending the Utah State Fair. The Fair Corporation is asking people not to smoke on the grounds except in designated smoking areas only. Asking people to smoke in designated smoking areas only should have no impact on any local governments.

small businesses:

None--The Fair Corporation has determined that there would be no cost or savings to small businesses. This rule applies to patrons attending the Utah State Fair. The Fair Corporation is asking people not to smoke on the grounds except in designated smoking areas only. Asking people to smoke in designated smoking areas only should have no impact on any small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

None--The Fair Corporation has determined that there would be no cost or savings to any individual. This rule applies to patrons attending the Utah State Fair. The Fair Corporation is asking people not to smoke on the grounds except in designated smoking areas only. Asking people to smoke in designated smoking areas only should not have any financial impact on them. No fines will be imposed if they are smoking outside a designated area.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

None--This rule applies to patrons attending the Utah State Fair. The Fair Corporation is asking people not to smoke on the grounds except in designated smoking areas only. Asking people to smoke in designated smoking areas only should not have any financial impact on them. No fines will be imposed if they are smoking outside a designated area.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

No fiscal impact expected.

Judy Duncombe, Acting Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Fair Corporation (Utah State)
Administration
155 N 1000 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3399

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kelly West at the above address, by phone at 801-538-8441, by FAX at 801-538-8455, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

08/02/2010

This rule may become effective on:

08/09/2010

Authorized by:

Judy Duncombe, Acting Executive Director

RULE TEXT

R325. Fair Corporation (Utah State), Administration.

R325-3. Utah State Fair Patron Rules.

R325-3-17. Smoke-Free Policy.

To enhance the family friendly environment and to promote the health and safety of all of our guests, smoking will be limited to designated outdoor areas.

In accordance with the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act, all indoor facilities will be smoke free.

No refund of admission, ticketed events or rent will be issued as a result of this policy.

 

KEY: fairs, rules and procedures

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [August 19, 1999]2010

Notice of Continuation: June 22, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 9-4-1103

 

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