Lake Oswego Smoke-Free Workplace and Tobacco Sales, Ordinance 2287

Fact Sheet

What is Ordinance 2287?

In an effort to protect workers from the known health dangers of second-hand smoke and to reduce tobacco-related illness and death, almost all workplaces in Lake Oswego, including restaurants, are required to be smoke-free.In addition, all tobacco product sales must be vendor assisted. Self-service displays will not be allowed.

When did the ordinance take effect?

February 22, 2001

Are there any exceptions to the ordinance?

Yes.A few workplaces are exempt from the smoke-free workplace ordinance.They include: 

• bars/taverns

• designated smoking hotel and motel rooms

• tobacco retail stores; and

• private residences, unless the residence is used as an in-home child care, adult day care, or health care facility

Additionally, a business may have a designated smoking break room if the following conditions are met:

• the break room is not accessible to minors

• the break room is ventilated to the outside and air is not re-circulated throughout the business (ventilation standards outlined in Resolution 01-05)

• no employee is required to enter the break room to conduct or complete his or her work

• sufficient non-smoking break rooms are available to non-smokers

How will the ordinance be enforced?

Penalties will be imposed on a complaints based system. Violations may be reported by calling (503) 635-0238.

What are the penalties for not complying with the ordinance?

The following penalties apply to violation of the workplace smoking restrictions:

• For a first violation, the violator is provided with a warning and educational materials.

• For a second violation within a 12-month period, as an alternative to a $50 fine, a violating employer is required to work with staff and the Clackamas County Tobacco Education Program to develop a smoke-free workplace remediation plan. If the violator is an individual smoker, service and referral information is provided.

• For a third violation within a 12-month period, a fine of $100

• For a fourth violation within a 12-month period, a fine of $250

• For a fifth violation within a 12-month period, a fine of $500

Violation of the new sales regulations would result in the following fines:

• For a first violation, a fine of $200

• For a second violation within any two-year period, a fine of $350

• For a third or greater violation within any two-year period, a fine of $500

For additional information, call the Citizen Information Center at (503) 635-0257.