Tobacco Prevention & Control

The Health District’s Tobacco Prevention & Control Program works with schools, businesses and community partners to prevent and control tobacco use in Spokane County. The program works with the Washington State Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, to deliver anti-tobacco activities, raise public awareness about the dangers of tobacco use, and works to create a tobacco-free community. Call (509) 324-1553 for information.

Youth Access & Prevention Quit Programs Secondhand Smoke Tobacco Free Spokane

Washington State's Clean Indoor Air Law • Questions: (509) 232-1707
All public places and places of employment in Washington State are required to be SMOKE-FREE. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of all doors, windows that open, and ventilation intakes at these locations.

The Spokane Regional Health District’s role is to ensure that businesses are in compliance with the new law (please see Compliance Checklist for Businesses). Local law enforcement agencies are responsible for ensuring that individuals comply with the new law. Please see below for more information, answers to your questions, and printable signs and forms.

Full text of Initiative 901 (PDF)
FAQ regarding I-901: Office of the Attorney General
How the Smoke-Free Law Affects You (PDF)
How the Smoke-Free Law Will Be Enforced (PDF)
Compliance Checklist for Businesses (PDF)
Sign to post: No Smoking (PDF)
Sign to post: This is a Smoke-Free Establishment. Thank you for not Smoking (PDF)
Sign to post: Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of all building entrances. Thank you for not smoking. (PDF)

Variance applications to rebut the 25 foot rule are now available. Please see all the forms below for complete details, requirements, and procedures. Please note that until a Variance Application has been granted, you must comply with every aspect of the law as written.

Variance Procedure (PDF)
Variance Application (PDF)
Variance Certification Report (PDF)

To report a violation: click here
Please include your name and contact information, the name of the organization/business which you are reporting, and the date of the alleged violation. All personal information will be kept confidential.